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C1-C2 arthrodesis after spontaneous Propionibacterium acnes spondylodiscitis: Case report and literature analysis

BACKGROUND: Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a microaerophilic anaerobic Gram-positive rod responsible for acne vulgaris. Although it is often considered to be a skin contaminant, it may act as a virulent agent in implant-associated infections. Conversely, spontaneous infectious processes have...

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Autores principales: di Russo, Paolo, Tascini, Carlo, Benini, Maria Elena, Martini, Carlotta, Lepori, Paolo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5806422/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29497567
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/sni.sni_96_17