Fever + localized back pain is<unk> until proven otherwise
Classic triad of fever, back pain, and neuro deficits is rare (13%)
Fever is only present in ~50% of cases
Classic triad of fever, back pain, and neuro deficits is rare (13%)
Fever is only present in ~50% of cases
Progression through stages is highly variable and may evolve rapidly.
Epidural abscess 
Epidural Abscess 
Subdural empyema
Discitis
Vertebral osteomyelitis
Spine related
Epidural hemorrhage
Acute ligamentous injury