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Initially presenting with progressive neck pain and urinary tract infection, his condition worsened over 3 months, resulting in lower limb weakness, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and quadriparesis. MRI spine revealed spinal infections at multiple levels and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Escherichia coli<\/jats:italic> in cultures. He underwent meropenem treatment, surgical decompression, and spinal fusion. Despite C6 quadriparesis, intensive rehabilitation enabled him to walk with assistance and achieve partial independence in daily activities within 6 months. 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