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Jad S Husseini1, Sina Habibollahi1, Sandra B Nelson2
1Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Yawkey 6E, Boston, MA 02114.
Vertebral discitis-osteomyelitis diagnosis often requires biopsy due to negative blood cultures. CT-guided biopsy offers a less invasive option for identifying causative pathogens for targeted treatment.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Vertebral discitis-osteomyelitis incidence is rising due to factors like increased life expectancy and IV drug use.
- Blood cultures are frequently negative, necessitating microbiological confirmation via biopsy.
- Biopsy is crucial for identifying causative microorganisms for targeted antimicrobial therapy.
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