Fungal infections of spine: Case series during the COVID times.

Authors :: Keerthi C I
Bhat S
Mulki SS
Bhat K A
Source :: Indian journal of medical microbiology [Indian J Med Microbiol] 2022 Oct-Dec; Vol. 40 (4), pp. 605-607. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 21.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Fungal infections of the spine are a rare occurrence. We report three cases of Spondylodiscitis due to Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans and Scedosporium apiospermum. Case 1:37 year old male, with history of COVID-19 infection one month prior presented with L1-2 Spondylodiscitis. Tissue showed growth of Aspergillus fumigatus. Case 2:75 year old male was admitted with swelling over low back. Pus aspirated from the swelling and tissue sent from operated site showed growth of Candida albicans. Case 3:56 year old known diabetic and end stage renal disease on hemodialysis presented with mid back pain since 2 months. Culture showed growth of Scedosporium apiospermum.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)