{SPINAL INFECTIONS, ALSO KNOWN AS SPONDYLODISCITIS, OCCUR WHEN BACTERIA INVADE THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS. THESE INFECTIONS CAUSE INFLAMMATION, AND IF NOT MANAGED, THEY MAY SPREAD. IN SOME CASES, AN INFECTION IN THE EPIDURAL SPACE CAN LEAD TO NERVE DAMAGE.

{Spinal infections, also known as osteomyelitis, occur when fungi invade the vertebrae. These infections result in pain, and if not managed, they may spread. In some cases, an epidural abscess can cause neurological issues. ### Symptoms of Spinal IssuesSpinal infections present with different symptoms, often misdiagnosed as other spinal conditions.