Cervical spine infection with Streptococcus anginosus. Case report

A case of cervical spine infection due to Streptococcus anginosus is report ed. Streptococcus milleri is encountered in the mouth, gastro-intestinal tr act, vagina and nasopharynx. It is art uncommon pathogen responsible of sup purative infections such as brain liver or spleen abscesses, intra-abdomina l or soft tissue abscesses and pleural empyema. In rare cases it can cause spondylodiscitis and osteomyelitis. Based on the review of eight cases of s pondylodiscitis or osteomyelitis, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.