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* Discitis is a bacterial infection of the intervertebral disc that is commonly caused by direct inoculation from surgery or hematogenous seeding. * Rapid diagnosis and treatment are essential to preserve spinal stability and neurological function. * Discitis is usually treated nonoperatively with antibiotics. However, when surgical intervention is indicated, debridement and intervertebral fusion are often performed to promote healing, limit neurological impairment, and restore spinal stability.
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