La Revue de médecine interne
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The multiplication of invasive spine investigations for either diagnostic or therapeutical purposes increases the risk for iatrogenic infections. We report two cases of iatrogenic infections, one case of meningitidis and one case of spondylodiscitis due to Streptococcus viridans. ⋯ Simple aseptic rules, including wearing a surgical mask during any spinal tap, would definitely avoid iatrogenic infections.