Spinal brucellosis

E Turgut Tali; A Murat Koc; A Yusuf Oner

doi:10.1016/j.nic.2015.01.004

Spinal brucellosis

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2015 May;25(2):233-45. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2015.01.004.

Authors

E Turgut Tali¹, A Murat Koc², A Yusuf Oner²

Affiliations

¹ Neuroradiology Division, Department of Radiology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Besevler, Cankaya 06560, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address: turgut.tali@gmail.com.
² Neuroradiology Division, Department of Radiology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Besevler, Cankaya 06560, Ankara, Turkey.

PMID: 25952175
DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2015.01.004

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
Brucellosis / diagnosis*
Brucellosis / drug therapy*
Brucellosis / pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Spinal Diseases / microbiology*
Spine / microbiology
Spine / pathology

Substances

Anti-Infective Agents