https://www.selleckchem.com/ 03-9.55) and 3.02 (1.01-9.03), respectively) and receiving antiretroviral drugs (proxy of HIV infection) (aOR 2.30 (1.02-5.15)). CONCLUSION Although the TB treatment success rate among hill tribe patients did not reach the national goal, it was still higher than that of other Thai TB patients in the area. In Thailand, hill tribe people can access health services free-of-charge under the national health insurance. This could influence the successful treatment. However, some barriers need to be considered, such as the high default rate and high death rate among those with HIV coinfection. Copyright (c) 2020 Siriyaporn Khunthason, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Wirichada Pan-Ngum, Chusak Okascharoen, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Saranath Lawpoolsri.INTRODUCTION Management of pyogenic spinal infections (PSI) after the development of neurological deficit has not been specifically addressed in the literature. We aimed to describe real-life clinical outcomes of PSI in patients admitted to an intensive care unit with neurological deficit and identify factors associated with good prognosis. METHODOLOGY Consecutive patients admitted to ICU with a possible diagnosis of spinal infection over five years' period were included. Descriptive statistics were performed to examine the demographics and clinical parameters. RESULTS The majority (71%) of patients were male. The mean age was 57.4 years (27-79), and 71% were > 50 years old. At least one underlying risk factor was identified in 68% of the patients; the most common comorbidity was diabetes mellitus (DM). All patients have presented with fever accompanied by a neurological deficit (86%) and back pain (79%). A complete recovery was achieved in 25% of patients. However, the majority of patients had adverse outcomes with 21.4% mortality, and 43% remaining neurological sequelae. Increased age with a cut-off of 65 years and pre-existing DM were identified as being associated with poor outcome. CONCLUSION Mortality among