# Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis { "id": "T11381", "title": "Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis", "url": "/topics/T11381", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "8f95459a2556e6d4", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36248975443913066", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 4, 27, 2746, 11381 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal infections, particularly spinal epidural abscess, tuberculous meningitis, and vertebral osteomyelitis. It also explores the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in patients with HIV infection undergoing antiretroviral therapy. The papers cover various aspects such as clinical presentation, management, outcomes, risk factors, and meta-analyses related to these spinal infections. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T11381 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.