Spinal cord abscess
Definition
Spinal cord abscess is swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.
Spinal cord abscess
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Spinal Cord Abscess
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs
Diagnosis & Tests
Prevention & Expectations
Treatment & Monitoring
Attribution ...
Spinal cord abscess is swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.
Alternative Names
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A spinal cord abscess occurs within the cord itself when infection spreads from the bloodstream. Most infections that cause spinal cord abscesses spread through the bloodstream from other parts of the body, including the heart and lungs.
Spinal cord abscess
A spinal cord abscess is caused by an infection inside the spine that results in inflammation (swelling) and a build-up of pus around the spinal cord.
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Spinal cord abscess
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, called mass, which occurs deep in the skin.
Spinal cord abscesses are extremely rare. Since the original report made in 1830 by Hart, approximately 100 cases may be found in the literature. Most frequently, they are single cases.
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Permanent brain and nervous system damage (such as brain damage, sensory changes, or paralysis) if diagnosis and treatment are delayed
Return of infection (common even if the disorder is treated)
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Central nervous system. Anaerobic bacteria can cause brain and spinal cord abscesses.
Bloodstream. Anaerobic bacteria can be found in the bloodstream of ill patients (a condition called bacteremia).
 See also: Abscess, Surgery, Epidural abscess, Infections, Deficiency
  
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