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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Arquivos Brasileiros de Neurocirurgia: Brazilian Neurosurgery 2021; 40(04): e412-e416
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735800
Case Report | Relato de Caso

Candida Tropicalis Spondylodiscits in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report and Literature Review

Espondilodiscite por Candida Tropicalis em um hospedeiro imunocompetente: relato de caso e revisão da literatura
Arthur Lopes 
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital da Restauração, Recife, PE, Brazil
2   Centro de Referência do Nordeste em Dor, Real Hospital Português, Recife, PE, Brazil
,
Rafael Albanez Andrade
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital da Restauração, Recife, PE, Brazil
2   Centro de Referência do Nordeste em Dor, Real Hospital Português, Recife, PE, Brazil
,
Rebeca Gonelli Andrade
2   Centro de Referência do Nordeste em Dor, Real Hospital Português, Recife, PE, Brazil
3   Pain Center, Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira, Recife, PE, Brazil
,
Bianca Berardo Pessoa Zirpoli 
4   Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
,
Arthur Burgos Souto Maior 
4   Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
,
Gabrielly Aguiar de Lima Silva 
5   Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde, Recife, PE, Brazil
,
Marcelo Andrade
6   Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Getúlio Vargas, Recife, PE, Brazil
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Abstract

Background Fungal spondylodiscitis is not common but should be suspected in some cases. Candida tropicalis infections are being more frequently diagnosed due to some factors related to the microorganism.

Case Description A C. tropicalis spondylodiscitis is described in a 72-year-old man who was treated with a combination of echinocandin (micafungin) and surgery.

Conclusion The presence of some risk factors should promptly raise the suspicion of fungal spondylodiscitis. Treatment should be instituted as early as possible for the best outcome for the patient.

Resumo

Introdução A espondilodiscite fúngica é uma doença incomum, porém deve ser suspeitada em algumas situações. As infecções por Candida tropicalis são cada vez mais diagnosticadas devido a alguns fatores relacionados ao agente.

Descrição do Caso É descrito o caso de um homem de 72 anos, com diagnóstico de espondilodiscite causada por C. tropicalis, o qual foi tratado por cirurgia associada a uma equinocandina (micanfungina).

Conclusão A presença de alguns fatores de risco deve levantar a suspeita do diagnóstico de espondilodiscite fúngica. O tratamento deve ser instituído o mais precocemente possível, de maneira a obter melhor prognóstico aos pacientes.

Keywords

spondylodiscitis - candida tropicalis - fungal spondylodiscitis

Palavras-chave

espondilodiscite - candida tropicalis - espondilodiscite fúngica


Publication History

Received: 28 April 2021

Accepted: 30 July 2021

Article published online:
26 November 2021

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