ReviewGMS hygiene and infection control2026
Fungal spinal infections: a narrative review on diagnosis, treatment strategies, and collaborative management approaches.
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Abstract
Introduction: Spinal fungal infections are rare with a frequency of 2.2 times per 100,000 people annually. They are caused by pathogens such Method: All PubMed articles on fungal spine infections were analysed, regardless of fungus, publication year, or spinal segment. The patient's age, gender, affected spinal section, microorganism, treatment regimens, surgical methods, follow-up period, and results were recorded. Results: Of the 134 analyzed patients, 66.4% were male. The mean age was 54.3±14.9 years. Most susceptible was the lumbar spine (47%), followed by the thoracic (29.9%) and lumbo-sacral (12.7%). The most common organism was Conclusion: The review emphasises the significance of early detection and treatment, individualised antifungal regimens, and surgery in specific cases to enhance fungal spinal infection outcomes. Spine surgeons and radiologists must work together to solve diagnostic and therapeutic issues.
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