Generalized mycobacteriosis with secondary lesions of the spine in HIV positive patients

Abstract

2 clinical observations of generalized forms of mycobacteriosis in HIV (+) patients complicated by secondary spinal lesion are described. Anamnestic data on the presence of mycobacteriosis of the lungs allowed to suspect a secondary lesion of the spine. Verification of the diagnosis is possible only with bacteriological confirmation, since the histological picture is nonspecific and resembles tuberculous granulomatous inflammation. Treatment of spondylitis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is complex and includes both surgical rehabilitation of the focus and long-term (at least 1 year) antibiotic therapy.