Panspinal Epidural Abscess: A Devastating Complication of Group B Streptococcal Bacteremia
Background. SEAs are infrequent; however, panspinal infections are even rarer, especially when GBS infection is involved. The cornerstone of treatment is based on early diagnosis and use of targeted antimicrobial therapy; in case of cord compression or neurological compromise, urgent surgical interv...
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Main Authors: | Rehmat Ullah Awan, Ambreen Nabeel, Mohammed Alsaggaf |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/5028335 |
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