Gonococcal Spondylitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
1. Introduction Gonococcal spondylitis is an exceptionally rare but severe manifestation of a systemic gonococcal infection. It is characterized by the bacterial invasion and subsequent inflammation of the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs of the spine. This specific condition arises when Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium typically responsible for sexually transmitted mucosal infections, manages to … Read more