Abstract
Tuberculous spondylodiscitis is one the many manifestations of active tuberculosis (TB) and can result following primary infection or, more frequently, from reactivation of active TB in subjects with latent TB. Definitive diagnosis of tuberculous spondylodiscitis requires the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the biological sample following microbiological analysis.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 73-78 |
Numero di pagine | 6 |
Rivista | European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences |
Volume | 16 Suppl 2 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2012 |
Keywords
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- spondylodiscitis