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Spinal Tuberculosis

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Description: Dr. A. Vincent Thamburaj. Neurosurgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai , India.
Spinal tuberculosis is common in the developing countries and also seen sporadically in well-developed countries. Lately the incidence is on the increase, world over, with the emergence of AIDS. About 60 % of cases are below the age of 20 years in developing countries. In developed countries the older people are more commonly affected.

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Added: Wed Oct 10 2007