Vertebral osteomyelitis and epidural abscess due to Listeria monocytogenes – case report and review of literature

Abstract

Abstract We describe a case of native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO) secondary to Listeria monocytogenes in a patient with polymyalgia rheumatica receiving chronic steroids. Treatment required surgical debridement of the epidural phlegmon and combination therapy with intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin.