Candida vertebral osteomyelitis: report of three cases and a review of the literature. 1987

B C Friedman, and G L Simon
Department of Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 20037.

We have recently treated three patients with Candida vertebral osteomyelitis. In each patient there was at least one characteristic prodromal condition, including trauma, multiple antibiotics following bowel surgery, and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia. All patients were treated successfully with amphotericin B. Based on our findings and a review of the literature, we would recommend a 1.0-1.2 gm total dosage of amphotericin B. Alternative therapeutic choices such as 5FC and/or ketoconazole, under specific clinical conditions, have been successfully employed. However, cure can best be confirmed by post-treatment biopsy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008159 Lumbar Vertebrae VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE. Vertebrae, Lumbar
D008297 Male Males
D010019 Osteomyelitis INFLAMMATION of the bone as a result of infection. It may be caused by a variety of infectious agents, especially pyogenic (PUS - producing) BACTERIA. Osteomyelitides
D002177 Candidiasis Infection with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS. (Dorland, 27th ed) Candida Infection,Moniliasis,Candida Infections,Candidiases,Infection, Candida,Moniliases
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000666 Amphotericin B Macrolide antifungal antibiotic produced by Streptomyces nodosus obtained from soil of the Orinoco river region of Venezuela. Amphocil,Amphotericin,Amphotericin B Cholesterol Dispersion,Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion,Fungizone
D013166 Spondylitis Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions. Spondylitides
D013904 Thoracic Vertebrae A group of twelve VERTEBRAE connected to the ribs that support the upper trunk region. Vertebrae, Thoracic

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