Case Report: Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis of the Spine in a Young Adult with No Prior Health Issues - Takeaways - MDSpire

Case Report: Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis of the Spine in a Young Adult with No Prior Health Issues

  • By

  • Hanne Schreurs

  • Joost Dejaegher

  • Tom Decroo

  • Emmanuel André

  • Natalie Lorent

  • Liesbet Henckaerts

  • January 2, 2026

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    Spinal tuberculosis, or Pott's disease, is an extrapulmonary form of TB caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, often leading to delayed diagnosis.

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    The case report details a 32-year-old Indian male with pre-XDR spinal TB, presenting significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

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    Microbiological identification and susceptibility testing are critical for guiding treatment in cases of pre-XDR spinal TB.

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    The patient underwent extensive surgical intervention and was treated with a combination of drugs, achieving a full neurological recovery.

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    This case highlights the importance of expert consultation and tailored treatment plans for managing drug-resistant spinal tuberculosis.

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Case Report: Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis of the Spine in a Young Adult with No Prior Health Issues

  • by Hanne Schreurs, Joost Dejaegher, Tom Decroo, Emmanuel André, Natalie Lorent, Liesbet Henckaerts

  • January 2, 2026

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