# Suppurative Spondylitis Misdiagnosed as Endplate Inflammation: A Rare Case Report

## TL;DR

A rare case of spinal infection was initially misdiagnosed but later correctly identified and treated using advanced sequencing technology.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the successful use of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in diagnosing a rare spinal infection.

## Key findings

- A case of pyogenic spondylitis was misdiagnosed as terminal discitis.
- Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.

## Abstract

Spinal infectious diseases are difficult to diagnose and treat; we reported a case of pyogenic spondylitis misdiagnosed as terminal discitis and successfully treated. The application of metagenomic next‐generation sequencing technology holds promise in greatly improving diagnostic efficiency.