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Infections of the spine are very dangerous conditions and must be treated with utmost care and a clear protocol. Most spine infections when diagnosed by symptoms and a scan require a biopsy and culture to be sent from the spine to confirm the diagnosis prior to initiating treatment. This biopsy must be taken from the spine using a CT scan guided technique or under fluoroscopy in the operation theatre. In case of destruction of the bone or a large abscess( collection of pus) the surgeon may decide to open the spine to stabilize it with screws or clear the abscess and send the biopsy at that sitting. Surgery in spine infection does not cure the infection. The patient must be started on antibiotics and it must be continued for an extended period of time.

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