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Diskitis
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- This is an inflammatory disease of the space between the vertebrae, especially upper back or low back.
- It usually occurs in children who are younger than 5 years.
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- A low-grade fever
- Irritability
- Gradual onset of limp
- Refusal to sit up, stand, or walk
- Back pain and stiffness
- Abdominal pain
- Increased curvature of the back
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- It is caused by an infection in more than 50% of cases:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Gram-negative organism such as Salmonella, Klebsiella
- Viruses
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- X-ray of the back shows narrow disk space.
- Spine MRI shows swelling of the disk space.
- Bone shows increased uptake.
- Blood test shows elevated white blood cells and elevated ESR.
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- Anti-staphylococcal antibiotics such as methicillin, nafcillin, oxacillin
- Pain killer or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Bed rest or immobilization
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Contact your pediatrician if your child has persistent back pain.
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