Vertebral osteomyelitis pathophysiology

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Overview

Vertebral osteomyelitis often attacks two vertebrae and the corresponding intervertebral disk, causing narrowing of the disc space between the vertebrae.[1] A notable aspect of the disease is found in its ability to start anywhere in the body and spread to other regions through the bloodstream. A number of bacterial strains can enter the body in this manner, making the origin of the infection hard to trace; thus, for many patients with the infection, this characteristic can delay an accurate diagnosis and prolong suffering.

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  1. Wheeless, III, M.D., Clifford (2011). Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Duke University: Duke University Medical Center.

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