{SPINAL INFECTIONS, ALSO KNOWN AS SPONDYLODISCITIS, OCCUR WHEN BACTERIA INVADE THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS. THESE INFECTIONS RESULT IN INFLAMMATION, AND IF LEFT UNTREATED, THEY MAY WORSEN. IN SOME CASES, AN EPIDURAL ABSCESS CAN CAUSE NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES.

{Spinal infections, also known as vertebral infections, occur when harmful microorganisms invade the spinal structures. These infections cause swelling, and if ignored, they may cause complications. In some cases, an infection in the epidural space can cause neurological issues. ### Signs of a Spine InfectionSpinal infections present with different