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Review
. 2015 May;25(2):233-45.
doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2015.01.004.

Spinal brucellosis

E Turgut Tali  1 , A Murat Koc  2 , A Yusuf Oner  2
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Review

Spinal brucellosis

E Turgut Tali et al. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2015 May.

Abstract

Spinal involvement in human brucellosis is a common condition and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in endemic areas, because it is often associated with therapeutic failure. Most chronic brucellosis cases are the result of inadequate treatment of the initial episode. Recognition of spinal brucellosis is challenging. Early diagnosis is important to ensure proper treatment and decrease morbidity and mortality. Radiologic evaluation has gained importance in diagnosis and treatment planning, including interventional procedures and monitoring of all spinal infections.

Keywords: Brucellosis; MR imaging; Spinal infection.

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