Table 1 Clinical presentation on admission
Clinical features | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
Neck pain | 12(100Â %) |
Nuchal rigidity/restricted neck activity/torticollis | 12(100Â %) |
Anorexia and weight loss | 12(100Â %) |
Cervical radiculopathy | 8(67Â %) |
Spastic quadriparesis | 7(58Â %) |
Mild fever and/or perspiration | 4(33Â %) |
Dysphagia or dyspnea by retropharyneal abscess | 3(25Â %) |
Pulmonary tuberculosis and/or tuberculous pleuritis | 3(25Â %) |