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Spinal Cord Abscess
Spinal cord abscess is a disorder characterized by inflammation and a collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.
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Symptoms
Chills; Fever; Loss of bladder or bowel control; Loss of movement of an area of the body; Loss of sensation of an area ...
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Causes
A spinal cord abscess is caused by an infection that occurs inside the spine. An abscess of the spinal cord itself is v...
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Tests
A physical exam often shows localized tenderness over the spine. A neurological examination may show signs of spinal co...
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Treatments
The goals of treatment are to relieve spinal cord compression and cure the infection. Urgent surgical decompression (by...
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Drugs
cefazolin
ceftriaxone
gentamicin
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Risk Factors
bacteremia
Bone infection
history of drug abuse by injection
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Complications
The abscess can either injure the spinal cord from direct pressure, or can cut off the blood supply to the spinal cord,...
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Prevention
Thorough treatment of boils, tuberculosis, and other infections decreases the risk. People with endocarditis or congeni...
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Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of spinal cord abscess.
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