We report a very rare case of Spondylodiscitis with epidural collection due to Candida Auris which has a lowest incidence in spine. Candida Auris was confirmed by VITEK-2 and MALDI-TOF on the biopsy sample. Patient underwent instrumented posterior lumbar fusion with bone graft followed by antifungal Caspofungin for a duration of 8 weeks. Patient has relief from pain with return to normal inflammatory parameters and MRI showing resolution.
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