35 Nosocomial spondylodiscitis by P.aeruginosa: an uncommon and severe complication of abdominal surgery

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Case report shows spondylodiscitis developed from bacteremia in a patient post-abdominal surgery, indicating serious infection risks.

Spondylodiscitis developed after bacteremia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa, leading to serious complications.
The patient required antibiotic treatment for seven weeks to manage the nosocomial infection effectively.
Multidrug resistance in pathogens complicates treatment, highlighting the need for appropriate antibiotic therapies.
Delayed diagnosis may occur due to nonspecific symptoms of spondylodiscitis, emphasizing the role of MRI in detection.

Enríquez et al. (2025) studied this question.

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