Bacteremic Staphylococcus aureus Spondylitis

Abstract
VERTEBRAL osteomyelitis continues to cause difficulties, both in diagnosis and management,1-7 and the incidence of the infections with Staphylococcus aureus, which is the predominant organism, is rapidly increasing.6,8-10 The previous number of case studies regarding vertebral S aureus osteomyelitis cases is limited, and more knowledge concerning the natural history, outcome, diagnosis, and treatment is essential.