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Discitis - Diskitis
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
The best prevention is prompt, correct treatment of infections in other parts of the body.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
If the infection progresses to involve the vertebrae significantly, the vertebrae of the spine may fuse, which means to grow together. If this occurs in a young child, the spine may begin to tilt forward as it grows, a condition known as kyphosis.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others, as diskitis is not catching.