Muscle Pain Next To Spinal Cord
Spinal cord abscess is swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.
Alternative Names
Abscess - spinal cord
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A spinal cord abscess is caused by an infection inside the spine. An abscess of the spinal cord itself is very rare. A spinal abscess usually occurs as an
Pus forms as a collection of:
- Destroyed tissue cells
- Fluid
- Live and dead bacteria and other microorganisms
- White...
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