Epidural Abscess

Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.

PATHOGENS

PATHOGENS

PATHOGENS

  • S. aureus (most common)
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Streptococcal species
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Brucella species
  • Post-neurosurgical procedure: S. aureus, coagulase-negative staphylococci, Gram-negative bacilli (including Pseudomonas), fungi
    • 2012-2013: contaminated compounding pharmacy corticosteroid spinal injection
      • Predominantly Exserohilum spp. (see module for details)
      • Aspergillus
      • Other fungal species
  • Immunocompromised host (AIDS, steroids, transplants): Candida species, Cryptococcus neoformans, Nocardia spp., Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacteria (non-tubercular)
  • Foreign-born: M. tuberculosis

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