Spinal epidural abscess: An unusual complication of bacterial endocarditis

作者: D. Elian , D. Hassin , A. Tomer , H. Bank , Z. Eisenstein

DOI: 10.1007/BF01645954

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摘要: We are reporting a case of epidural abscess complicating bacterial endocarditis. To the best our knowledge, this association has not been reported before. Streptococcus sanguis was isolated from blood. A full recovery followed surgery and antibiotic therapy. The relevant characteristics both diseases reviewed. No explanation for rare is available as yet.

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