A case of Lumbar Spondylodiscitis and Psoas Abscess caused by Candida albicans
Bone and joint infections due to candidiasis are rare. The simultaneous occurrence of lumbar spondylodiscitis and psoas abscess is rare. Furthermore, although Candida albicans remains the most common causative agent, recent reports have indicated a rise in non-albicans Candida species. In this report, we have presented a case of lumbar spondylodiscitis and psoas abscess that was associated with C. albicans-induced candidemia.
Authors
- Halil İbrahim Süner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5957-8611)
- Hasibullah Yaqoobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8865-7212)
- Hayriye Altunay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-2988)
- Yusuf Ziya Demiroğlu
- Tunzala ASGAROVA
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mediterranean Journal of Infection Microbes and Antimicrobials
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/mjima.galenos.2025.24327.5
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00