IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1195: Spondylodiscitis in Paediatric Patients: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Prolonged Therapy

Conclusions: Although rare, SD represents an important disease in children. In toddlers and preschool children, it can have a subacute or chronic course, in which only back pain, irritability, and walking difficulties are the signs and symptoms of the disease. MRI remains the best method for confirming the diagnosis and for evaluating therapy efficacy. Antibiotics are the drugs of choice. Although the duration has not been established, antibiotics should be administered for several weeks.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research