This article reports the case of a 73-year-old man who developed spondylodiscitis as a result of methicillin-sensitiveStaphylococcus aureusbacteremia. The patient's catheter was identified as the source of bacteremia, which had spread to the vertebral discs as confirmed by microbiological tests and MRI. The authors also discuss the characteristics of 12 other patients with spondylodiscitis and describe the risk factors for developing this condition and its most appropriate management.
- Masoud Afshar
- Robert F. Reilly
