title: Spinal epidural abscess.
abstract: Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon condition. Predisposing factors include spinal surgery, recent trauma, immunosuppression, a distal site of infection and intravenous drug use; however, these are not always present, as illustrated by this case report describing a patient who had repeated emergency department visits and delayed diagnosis that was ultimately confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging.
authors.affiliation: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Louis
authors.forename: Christopher M B
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Fernandes