Vertebral osteomyelitis epidemiology and demographics

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Epidemiology and Demographics

Cases of vertebral osteomyelitis are so rare that only 2-4% of all bone infections are attributed to the disease.

Age

Although vertebral osteomyelitis is found in patients across a wide range of ages, the infection is commonly reported in young children and older adults.