ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2016
Infectious Discitis and Spondylodiscitis in Children.
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53 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 118 citations in OpenAlex.
- Understanding the management of pediatric spondylodiscitis based on existing literature; a systematic review.BMC pediatrics · 2023Pooled it
- Differentiating Tuberculous and Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis: Part II: MRI/CT Features, Prediction Models, and the Role of PET/CT-A Narrative Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- An Evaluation of Novel Inflammatory Biomarkers in Children withPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Differentiating Tuberculous and Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis: Part I-Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Laboratory Markers, and Tissue-Based Diagnosis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Osteoarticular Infections in Immunocompetent Children Due to Atypical, Fastidious or Unusual Bacterial Pathogens: A Review.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Infectious Spondylodiscitis of Bacterial Causes in Adults: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- A narrative review of our developing knowledge about paediatric spondylodiscitis based on existing literature.EFORT open reviews · 2026Review
- From Culture to Sequencing: Evolving Strategies for the Diagnosis of Pediatric Spondylodiscitis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Review
- Interspinous Bursitis due toCase reports in pediatrics · 2026Article
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- Paediatric Cervical Osteomyelitis With an Atypical Presentation: A Case Report and Literature Review.Cureus · 2025Article
- Development and validation of a clinico-biological score for Brucella spondylitis: a two-center study.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Presumed Bartonella-Associated Spondylodiscitis in a 3-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Infective Spondylitis in Adults: A Journey Through Diagnosis, Management, and Future Directions.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Microbiota profiling from biopsied tissues in complex infections: a diagnostic and prognostic analysis through metagenomic next-generation sequencing.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Article
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- Sonographic diagnosis of spondylodiscitis in a young child.Pediatric radiology · 2024Article
- Early Diagnosis and Successful Empirical Treatment of L1-L2 Spondylodiscitis in a 21-Month-Old Girl: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2024Article
- Bacteriological diagnosis of osteoarticular infections caused byFrontiers in pediatrics · 2024Review
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Abstract
In children, infectious discitis (D) and infectious spondylodiscitis (SD) are rare diseases that can cause significant clinical problems, including spinal deformities and segmental instabilities. Moreover, when the infection spreads into the spinal channel, D and SD can cause devastating neurologic complications. Early diagnosis and treatment may reduce these risks. The main aim of this paper is to discuss recent concepts regarding the epidemiology, microbiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric D and SD. It is highlighted that particular attention must be paid to the identification of the causative infectious agent and its sensitivity to antibiotics, remembering that traditional culture frequently leads to negative results and modern molecular methods can significantly increase the detection rate. Several different bacterial pathogens can cause D and SD, and, in some cases, particularly those due to Staphylococcus aureus, Kingella kingae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Brucella spp., the appropriate choice of drug is critical to achieve cure.
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