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Both MRI studies were analysed for vertebral body changes, paravertebral collections, epidural thickening and collections, bone marrow signal changes, loss of vertebral body height, abnormal signal in intervertebral disc, and loss of disc height.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>We observed that worsening of changes in paravertebral and epidural soft tissue were statistically more significant predictors of recurrent\/persistent spine infection (p < 0.05). However, worsening destruction of vertebral body and intervertebral disc, abnormal vertebral marrow signal changes, and abnormal signal in intervertebral disc did not necessarily indicate worsening infection or recurrence.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusions<\/jats:title>In patients of infectious spondylitis with suspected recurrence, the most common and pronounced MRI findings of worsening osseous changes can be deceiving and can result in negative repeat spinal biopsy. Changes in paraspinal and epidural soft tissues are more helpful in identifying the cause of worsening bone destruction. 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