Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.| medlineplus.gov
Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the meninges.| medlineplus.gov
A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create pictures of cross-sections of the body.| medlineplus.gov
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the body. It does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays).| medlineplus.gov