Multifocal infections of the musculoskeletal system: description of a safe one-step procedure for eradication of associated spinal infections

Table 1 Medical conditions in patients with multifocal infections including the spine

Detected primary source of multifocal infections	Number of patients
Infection after total knee replacement	3
Infection of a central venous port system	1
Bacterial arthritis of the hip	1
Unknown primary source of infection	2
Predisposing factors and co-morbidities	Number of patients
Rheumatoid arthritis with immunosuppressive therapy	2
Ductal carcinoma of the breast with a history of chemotherapy	1
Insulin dependent diabetes	2
Chronic renal failure	2

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