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Diffuse brucellar spondylodiscitis is a severe infection of the spine. Early diagnosis and treatment of this brucellosis subtype are crucial to prevent neurological deficits.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Osteoarticular brucellosis can manifest as diffuse brucellar spondylodiscitis, a severe vertebral infection.
  • This condition involves the vertebral body, disc space, and potentially extravertebral sites.
  • It is rare in the US but should be suspected in patients with severe back pain and exposure history.

Observation:

  • A case of diffuse brucellar spondylodiscitis in a patient with extensive exposure to an endemic area is presented.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings were nonspecific but indicated an infectious process.
  • Prompt broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy was initiated based on early MRI findings.

Findings:

  • Causal organisms were identified, and targeted antibiotic therapy was administered.
  • The patient recovered within four months without surgical intervention.
  • Complete resolution of neurological deficits and radicular symptoms was achieved.

Implications:

  • Timely diagnosis and treatment of diffuse brucellar spondylodiscitis are vital.
  • Prompt antimicrobial therapy can prevent permanent neurological damage.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering brucellosis in endemic exposures with severe back pain.