Spine infections are a group of diseases that occur in the form of spondylitis, discitis, spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess and are caused by various microorganisms. Bacterial infections of the spine constitute the most common type of infection in this group. Infections usually reach the vertebra via blood from another focus in the body. In terms of infection; Some patient groups such as smokers, those with malnutrition, those with AIDS and similar diseases that cause immune system disorders, those receiving chemotherapy, transplant patients, diabetes patients, drug users, and those who undergo urinary system intervention are at risk. Infection can also be observed after spine surgeries.
What is discitis?
Discitis is an infection of the disc space. Discitis is seen primarily in childhood due to the blood supply characteristics of the disc. It is mostly seen as an infection that develops after discectomy in adulthood.
Bacterial Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Bacterial vertebral osteomyelitis is the infection of the bony structures of the spine with bacterial agents and secondarily the disc space, adjacent soft tissues. and infections with the involvement of the epidural space. The most common causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus.
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