First reported case of Rothia dentocariosa spondylodiscitis in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract

<i>Rothia dentocariosa</i> is part of the normal human oropharyngeal microflora and is frequently associated with dental caries and periodontal disease. Invasive disease has been described essentially in immunocompromised hosts and/or patients with underlying conditions as predisposing factors. We present a case of an otherwise healthy 46-years old male with spondylodiscitis caused by this pathogen. Treatment with ceftriaxone and rifampin was successful. To our knowledge, this is the first <i>R. dentocariosa</i> spondylodiscitis reported in an immunocompetent patient, and the second one in the literature overall.