2004
DOI: 10.1007/s00134-004-2265-x
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Cervical spinal epidural abscess and meningitis due to Prevotella oris and Peptostreptococcus micros after retropharyngeal surgery

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“…Although anaerobes are often considered contaminants because they are normal flora on human skin and mucosal surfaces, numerous case reports detail the existence and relevance of anaerobic organisms in bacterial meningitis (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21). These reports highlight some of the predisposing factors for anaerobic menin- gitis, such as infection (otitis media or upper respiratory infections), trauma, a recent surgical procedure, or the presence of CNS hardware, in particular a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (14).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although anaerobes are often considered contaminants because they are normal flora on human skin and mucosal surfaces, numerous case reports detail the existence and relevance of anaerobic organisms in bacterial meningitis (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21). These reports highlight some of the predisposing factors for anaerobic menin- gitis, such as infection (otitis media or upper respiratory infections), trauma, a recent surgical procedure, or the presence of CNS hardware, in particular a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (14).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mixed flora with combinations of the above organisms also occurs, as well as infection with oral flora such as Prevotella oris and Peptostreptococcus micros. 1,3,7,16,17 Radiographic evaluation with MRI is the diagnostic test of choice for spinal epidural abscess. MRI with and without gadolinium contrast should be obtained in a timely fashion if the diagnosis of epidural infection is suspected.…”
Section: Joshua E Heller Eli M Baron and Michael W Weavermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The incidence of spinal epidural abscesses (SEA) in general ranges between 0.2 and 2/10,000 hospital admissions but those located to the cervical spine only account for not more than 1% of all cases [1–3]. Although rare, they are a medical emergency because they are associated with significant morbidity and mortality if a delay in diagnosis and treatment occurs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%