Spondylodiscitis with Abscess Formation in Paravertebral Muscles due to Streptococcus suis - a Case Report

Abstract

Steptococcus suis is regarded to be a significant pathogen in swine with global prevalence and possible transmission of infection to humans. Sporadic cases of infection have been reported worldwide including Europe.

Such infection in humans leads to development of various serious conditions, including, most frequently, meningitis and sepsis. The presented case report describes extensive clinical presentation of the infection, ranging from sepsis, spondylodiscitis and abscess formation in paravertebral muscles to osteomyelitis and hearrg impairment.

In our case, the disease led to several months of hospitalization and severe disability.

Keywords

• Spondylodiscitis
• abscess
• Streptococcus suis