**7.3 Classification of spinal infections**

The spinal infections can be classified into the following categories:

	- i.Vertebral osteomyelitis
	- ii.Discitis
	- iii.Spondylodiscitis
	- iv.Spinal epidural abscess
	- v.Facet joint arthritis
	- i.Tuberculous infections
	- ii.Fungal infections
	- iii.Parasitic infections
