ea0081p119 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022
Kermaj Marjeta
, Shehu Tea
, Troshani Jona
, Hoxha Violeta
, Poshi Klodiana
, Ylli Dorina
, Kito Jonida
, Muco Ermira
, Ylli Agron
Background: During the COVID-19 outbreak, there are rising concerns about long-term complications of COVID-19. On the other hand, discitis is a rare neurologic diagnosis, often delayed or missed due to the rarity of the disease. Patients usually present at an average age of 69 years with a history of diabetes or with a systemic infection. The lumbar spine is the most frequent site of infection (54%), and the cervical is the least at 10%. This is a case of post-COVID-19, diabet...