Aerococcus urinae: an underestimated cause of spine infection? Case report and review of the literature.

A. urinae is currently more frequently identified since the introduction of MALDI-TOF MS in routine laboratories. Serious infections as endocarditis, bacteremia and spondylodiscitis have been reported usually in patients with predisposing conditions. This pathogen can be successfully treated with β-lactam antibiotics which can be replaced by vancomycin in case of penicillin allergy.