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The frequency, symptoms, and severity of the disease range by the location of the spine and the region of the affected vertebrae. While the current literature shows that timely diagnosis is crucial to reduce the morbidity and mortality from Pott\u2019s disease, there is a lack of specific clinical diagnostic criteria for Pott\u2019s disease, and the symptoms may be very non-specific. Studies have shown that novel molecular diagnostic methods are effective and timely choices. Research has implicated the risk factors for the susceptibility and severity of Pott\u2019s disease, such as HIV and immunosuppression, poverty, and malnutrition. 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