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RHEUMATOLOGY/ORTHOPAEDICS YEAR 4 > Discitis > Flashcards

Discitis Flashcards

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discitis

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infection of the space between the vertebra discs

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causes

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staph aureas
viral
TB

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3
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signs

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back pain
systemic illness - fever, night sweats
neuro features

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4
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investigations

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MRI

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management

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IV antibiotics

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what further investigation is warranted

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echocardiogram for IE

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