Spondylodiscitis
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Spondylodiscitis can be defined as a primary infection (accompanied by destruction) of the intervertebral disc (discitis), with secondary infections of the vertebrae (spondylitis), starting at the endplates.[1][2][12][15] It can lead to osteomyelitis of the spinal column.[3][2] It has a high morbidity and mortality and is a rare but serious infection.1][12][13][15][17]
Pathogens causing spondylodiscitis are staphylococci, Escheria coli and mycobacterium tuberculosis.[1[2]45121416
Spinal infections can be described aetiologically as pyogenic, granulomatous (tuberculous, brucellar, fungal) and parasitic. Pyogenic spinal infections include: spondylodiscitis, a term encompassing vertebral osteomyelitis, spondylitis and discitis. [116]
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