Vertebral osteomyelitis can be caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, resulting in a condition known as Pott's Disease.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis can cause osteomyelitis of the vertebrae, leading to Pott's Disease.
| Front | What organism can cause osteomyelitis of the vertebrae? |
|---|---|
| Back | ↓ Pott's Disease |
Tags: microbiology
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