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Lumbar spine radiographs (AP and lateral views) showing collapse of the L2-3 disc space with local kyphosis, apart from multilevel degenerative changes.
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L2-3 disc space with some local kyphosis (Fig. 1). Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed paradiscal signal changes at L2-3 consistent with infection, in addition to a right-sided psoas abscess (Fig. 2).
Magnetic resonance imaging T2 sagittal image showing features suggestive of spondylodiscitis at L2-3.
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L2-3 disc space with some local kyphosis (Fig. 1). Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed paradiscal signal changes at L2-3 consistent with infection, in addition to a right-sided psoas abscess (Fig. 2).
CT-guided aspiration/biopsy of the right-sided psoas abscess.
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A clinical diagnosis of infective spondylodiscitis was made, and a CT-guided biopsy was performed (Fig. 3).
Microaerophilic culture and Gram stain of Campylobacter fetus in Campy BAP medium.
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A further organism sub-cultured on Campy BAP selective medium under microaerophilic conditions at 42  C for 24 h showed fine translucent colonies (Fig. 4).