A Rare Case of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Related Cervical Empyema

is found in the normal skin and mucosa of approximately 30% of healthy populations and is the most common pathogen in human disease associated with bacteria. They are divided into methicillin-sensitive . aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The strains carrying the Panton-Valent...

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Published in:Asian journal of neurosurgery 2024-03, Vol.19 (1), p.82-86
Main Authors: Le, Hung, Nguyen, Dung Le Thuy, Ton, My Nu Tra, Phan, Duy, Tran, Anh Hoang Ngoc, Truong, Van Tri
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Language:English
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Summary:is found in the normal skin and mucosa of approximately 30% of healthy populations and is the most common pathogen in human disease associated with bacteria. They are divided into methicillin-sensitive . aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The strains carrying the Panton-Valentine leukocidin genes (SA-PVL) were initially believed to belong to the MRSA group; however, recent reports showed they also belonged to the MSSA group (MSSA-PVL). SA-PVL is common in skin and soft-tissue infections but rare in musculoskeletal infections, especially in spondylodiscitis. We are reporting a case suffering from cervical spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess associated with MSSA carrying the Panton-Valentine leukocidin genes.
ISSN:1793-5482
2248-9614
DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1776307