Characterization and Differential Diagnosis of Vertebral Osteomyelitis

NCT01125839 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2014-02-25

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Summary

Vertebral osteomyelitis is a uncommon disease that can lead to neurologic deficits if not diagnosed in time. The etiologies of vertebral osteomyelitis include pyogenic bacteria, M. tuberculosis, Brucella species, and fungus. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features and microbiological/radiological characteristics of patients with vertebral osteomyelitis, and investigate the useful tips for the differential diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis.

Conditions

  • Vertebral Osteomyelitis

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Asan Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sang-Ho Choi, MD · Asan Medical Center

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-05-31
Primary Completion
2013-12-31
Completion
2013-12-31

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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