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Cervical Spondylodiscitis Caused by Candida Albicans in Non-Immunocompromised Patient

  • Moon, Hyung-Ho (Department of Neurosurgery Eulji University, Eulji Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jae-Hoon (Department of Neurosurgery Eulji University, Eulji Hospital) ;
  • Moon, Byung-Gwan (Department of Neurosurgery Eulji University, Eulji Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Joo-Seung (Department of Neurosurgery Eulji University, Eulji Hospital)
  • Published : 2008.01.28
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Abstract

Fungal infections of the spine are relatively uncommon. Moreover, cervical spondylodiscitis due to Candida albicans in non-immunocompromised patient is very rare. We report a case of Candida spondylodiscitis in a 64-year-old woman who complained of neck pain. The clinical feature and treatment option are presented with a review of pertinent literatures.

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