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==Overview==
Secondary prevention for spinal tuberculosis includes regular follow up and adherence to the treatment regimen.
==Secondary Prevention==
*[[Secondary prevention]] of [[Pott's disease|spinal tuberculosis]] includes adequate treatment of the infection.
*All patients must be advised regular follow up and [[compliance]] to treatment regimen must be assessed at all visits as the most common cause of worsening and [[replase]] is poor [[compliance]].
*Response to medical therapy must be evaluated in all patients and in patients with worsening symptoms [[surgical debridement]] and spine decompression is indicated.