Cervical osteomyelitis potentially caused by Campylobacter fetus

Abstract

Campylobacter fetus is a rare pathogen in humans. It mainly causes invasive infections in immunosuppressed patients. Herein, we report the first case of cervical vertebral osteomyelitis in a previously healthy man with a history of daily alcohol consumption. Treatment was given for six weeks with excellent clinical recovery and normalization of laboratory markers.

Keywords

• Campylobacter fetus
• Vertebral osteomyelitis