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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2008.43.1.45

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)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.43, no.1, 2008 , pp. 45-47 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Candida albicans; Cervical spine; Spondylodiscitis;
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