Q Fever Spondylodiscitis: A Rare Manifestation of a Challenging Disease
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Learning Points: spondylodiscitis is rare so clinicians should be aware of it.The diagnosis of Q fever is challenging, especially chronic disease that presents with endocarditis, osteomyelitis or spondylodiscitis.Spondylodiscitis treatment is particularly challenging and may need neurosurgical intervention.
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