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* Vertebral [[osteomyelitis]] caused by ''[[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]''
* Vertebral [[osteomyelitis]] caused by ''[[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]''


== Presentation ==
== Clinical Manifestations ==


* In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae
* In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae

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Clinical Manifestations

  • In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae
  • In adults, can present in any vertebra but thoracic and lumber are more common

Investigations

  • Multiple core biopsies