Antimicrobial Treatment Challenges in the Management of Infective Spondylodiscitis Associated with Hemodialysis: A Comprehensive Review of Literature and Case Series Analysis

• Main Authors: Ioana A. Ratiu (Author), Corina F. Moisa (Author), Laura Țiburcă (Author), Edy Hagi-Islai (Author), Anamaria Ratiu (Author), Gabriel Cristian Bako (Author), Cristian Adrian Ratiu (Author), Liana Stefan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Infective spondylodiscitis (ISD), the infection of vertebral bodies and surrounding tissues, is a rare complication with major impact on the long-term survival of hemodialysis (HD) patients. Although the most frequent etiology is <i>staphylococcal</i>, identifying these pathogens in bloo...