title: Discitis.
abstract: Discitis is not an uncommon condition and can be potentially life threatening if diagnosed late. This article reviews recent publications and discusses the clinical presentation, pathoaetiology, diagnosis, treatment and pitfalls.
authors.affiliation: Guy's and St Thomas Hospital, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT.
authors.forename: Khai S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: John K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Webb
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015299:Discitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007403:Intervertebral Disc; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D017678:Sex Distribution