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Vertebral osteomyelitis causes

Introduction

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Causes

Causes

The most common microorganism associated with vertebral osteomyelitis is the bacteria staphylococcus aureus. Another strain of staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is a particularly harmful microorganism that is more difficult to treat than other related strains. Streptococcus equisimilis may also be responsible for the onset of vertebral osteomyelitis, though it is thought to be less virulent than staphylococcus aureus.[1]

Staphylococcus aureus, the most common microorganism associated with vertebral osteomyelitis
MRSA, a rare pathogen associated with some cases of vertebral osteomyelitis
References

References

  1. ↑ Kumar, Aravind (2005). “Three cases of vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis”. The Journal of Medical Microbiology. 54 (11): 1103–1105. Retrieved 14 Feb. 2012. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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