Spondylodiscitis

Spondylodiscitis, also known as vertebral osteomyelitis or spinal disc infection, is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation and infection of the intervertebral discs and adjacent vertebral bodies in the spine. It results from a bacterial or fungal infection that spreads to the spine, often via the bloodstream. Spondylodiscitis can cause severe back pain, fever, and neurological symptoms if the infection compresses spinal nerves. Treatment includes antibiotics or antifungal medications, as well as possible surgical intervention to drain abscesses or stabilize the spine in severe cases.