Spinal Epidural Abscess Caused by Gardnerella vaginalis and Prevotella amnii
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Paraplegia caused by spinal epidural abscess.
Two patients with spinal epidural abscess, but with different neurological outcomes, are presented. The pathogenesis, clinical features and current treatment are reviewed. The need for early diagnosis is once again stressed.
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عنوان ژورنال: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1536-9943,1056-9103
DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000000565