Catalog
Infection of vertebra
Link to WHO Definition
Infection of vertebra – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/868468606
A condition of the vertebrae, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic source. This condition commonly presents with fever, chills, headache, weight loss, or may be asymptomatic. Confirmation is by identification of the infectious agent in a blood sample, or radiographic tests.