What tests should be used to monitor response to antibiotic treatment in patients with spine infection?

What tests should be used to monitor response to antibiotic treatment in patients with spine infection?

Author: Maja Babic

RECOMMENDATION: Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are closely related to clinical response in spine infections and are therefore the preferred marker in monitoring the therapeutic course.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 93%, Disagree: 7%, Abstain: 0% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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