Osteomyelitis and intervertebral discitis caused by Blastoschizomyces capitatus in a patient with acute leukemia.
AUTOR(ES)
D'Antonio, D
RESUMO
We describe the first known case of vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis caused by Blastoschizomyces capitatus in a leukemic patient and the results of therapy. We also reconfirm the microbiological characteristics which differentiate this species from other yeastlike pathogens.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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