Pott’s paraplegia and role of neuroimaging in resource limited setting: A case report and brief review of the literatures

Pott’s paraplegia and role of neuroimaging in resource limited setting: A case report and brief review of the literatures

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Approximately 50% of cases of skeletal TB involve the spine. Failure to identify and treat these areas of involvement at an early stage may lead to serious complications such as v...

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Main Authors: Biniyam A. Ayele, Abdinasir Wako, Jarso Tadesse, Hildana Gulelat, Riyad Ibrahim, Sisay Molla, Abdi Bati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
Subjects:
Pott’s paraplegia
Tuberculosis
Spinal tuberculosis
Anti-tuberculous drugs
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405579421000723

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