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  • Title: [Pyogenic spondylitis by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during M-VAC therapy: a case report].
    Author: Danno S, Chizaki R, Fukui S, Matsuda T, Matsuya H, Iida H.
    Journal: Hinyokika Kiyo; 2005 Jun; 51(6):389-92. PubMed ID: 16050478.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of bacteremic Staphylococcus aureus spondylitis (C6-Thl) during adjuvant M-VAC chemotherapy in a 69-year-old woman. During chemotherapy, low-grade fever persisted and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was detected in IVH catheter culture. The patient complained of back pain and numbness of hands; however we kept her under observation. Subsequently sensory disturbance of the lower limbs and total urinary retention were observed. We diagnosed spondylitis by MRI and performed surgical debridement and spinal stabilization. Neurological complications improved after the treatment. The physician should be aware of the possibility of pyogenic spondylitis during chemotherapy.
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