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This case aims to highlight the unusual presentation of vertebral osteomyelitis and epidural abscess caused by group C and G Streptococcus.

February 26, 2026Arab Board Medical JournalOpen Access

Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Epidural Abscess due to Group C and G Streptococcus

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CCChee Yik ChangSultanah Aminah Hospital

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Case report reveals vertebral osteomyelitis with epidural abscess from group C and G Streptococcus, indicating atypical complications of common bacteria.

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This case aims to highlight the unusual presentation of vertebral osteomyelitis and epidural abscess caused by group C and G Streptococcus.
Clinical assessment of a 45-year-old man with low back pain.
Magnetic resonance imaging to identify osteomyelitis and abscess formation.
Biopsy to confirm infection by beta-hemolytic group C and G Streptococcus.
Administration of intravenous benzylpenicillin.
MRI revealed L2 and L3 vertebral osteomyelitis and epidural abscess.
Biopsy confirmed the presence of group C and G Streptococcus.
Patient received 6 weeks of treatment with intravenous penicillin.

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Chee Yik Chang (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe40c95ddcd3a253e841e https://doi.org/10.4103/abmj.abmj_3_23

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Case report reveals vertebral osteomyelitis with epidural abscess from group C and G Streptococcus, indicating atypical complications of common bacteria.

Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Epidural Abscess due to Group C and G Streptococcus

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Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Epidural Abscess due to Group C and G Streptococcus

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