Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Serious
ICD-10: M01 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रीढ़ की हड्डी का संक्रमण · தமிழ்: முதுகெலும்பு தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: వెన్నెముక ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ডের সংক্রমণ · मराठी: पाठीच्या कण्याचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુનો ચેપ
About this condition
This condition involves direct infection of the vertebral bones caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites from other disease processes in the body. It is a serious spinal infection that can lead to nerve damage, disability, or spread of infection if not treated promptly with appropriate antimicrobial therapy and sometimes surgery.
Common symptoms
back pain
spine stiffness
fever
difficulty bending
localized spine pain
weakness
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours - urgent evaluation required
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रीढ़ की हड्डी का संक्रमण · पीठ में तेज दर्द · रीढ़ में सूजन · कशेरुका संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகெலும்பு தொற்று · முதுகு வலி · முள்ளந்தண்டு நோய் · முதுகெலும்பு அழற்சி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಸೋಂಕು · ಬೆನ್ನು ನೋವು · ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ರೋಗ · ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಉರಿಯೂತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నెముక ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · వెన్ను నొప్పి · వెన్నెముక వ్యాధి · వెన్నెముక సోకు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ডের সংক্রমণ · পিঠে ব্যথা · মেরুদণ্ডের রোগ · মেরুদণ্ড প্রদাহ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीच्या कण्याचा संसर्ग · पाठदुखी · मणक्याचा रोग · मणक्यात सूज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુનો ચેપ · પીઠનો દુખાવો · કરોડનો રોગ · કરોડમાં સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere?
back pain, spine stiffness, fever, difficulty bending, localized spine pain, weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours - urgent evaluation required
Is Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours - urgent evaluation required.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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