I was detected with cavity in april 2021, was hospitalized and underwent treatment including steroids and remdesivir. After recovery from covid I developed a pain in the back which only got severe over two months. Post mri, an infection was found in the spinal disc l4-l5. A surgery was done to extract tissues to do an biopsy. The biopsy revealed a fungal infection called aspergillosis. My doctor is new to the situation and I underwent anti fungal medication voritek 200 for 7 weeks. Now, 1. How do I know if the fungus is out of my body 2. Because of the biopsy, my disc size is reduced with scoliosis at 30 degree. Is there a surgery required. I have intense acute lower back pain, stiffness and heaviness.