Roseomonas spinal epidural abscess complicating instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion

Abstract

The first case of a spinal epidural abscess caused by Roseomonas mucosa following instrumented posterior lumbar fusion is presented. Although rare, because of its highly resistant profile, Roseomonas species should be included in the differential diagnosis of epidural abscesses in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts. © 2013, American Society for Microbiology.