Bacterial Myelopathies and Spinal Infections
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What is the most common causative organism for bacterial myelopathies?

  • Escherichia coli
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa

    • Which of the following is NOT a typical presentation of bacterial myelopathies?

  • Localized pain exacerbated by vertebral body percussion
  • Sudden onset of paralysis (correct)
  • Fever in less than 50% of cases
  • Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates and C-reactive protein levels

    • What is the term used for simultaneous infection of the intervertebral disk and vertebral body?

  • Spondylodiscitis (correct)
  • Discitis
  • Vertebritis
  • Osteomyelitis

    • Which of the following is NOT a risk factor mentioned in the text for bacterial myelopathies?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about bacterial myelopathies is TRUE?

    <p>Bacterial infections can lead to vertebral, epidural, intradural extramedullary, and intramedullary infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor mentioned in the text for diagnosing bacterial myelopathies?

    <p>Maintaining clinical suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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