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  • Title: Lumbar discitis caused by Clostridium perfringens.
    Author: Lotte R, Popoff MR, Degand N, Lotte L, Bouvet P, Baudin G, Cua E, Roger PM, Ruimy R.
    Journal: J Clin Microbiol; 2014 Oct; 52(10):3813-5. PubMed ID: 25056327.
    Abstract:
    We report here a rare case of chronic lumbar discitis caused by Clostridium perfringens in an elderly patient that was treated with a combination of β-lactams and clindamycin. Molecular analysis performed on the strain revealed an unusual toxin gene pattern.
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