Post Dengue Fever Epidural Abscess With or Without Spondylodiscitis: A Case Series of Eight Patients in a Single Season in a Single Center: Does the Dengue Have a Predilection for the Neural Tissue?
Conclusion.
This is a large case series of epidural abscess with or without spondylodiscitis within 6 weeks following dengue virus infection. The predilection of dengue virus for the neural tissue should be further investigated. Post dengue immunosuppression also needs further study.
Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CLINICAL CASE SERIES Source Type: research
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