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    Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow. It is usually caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus entering through the bloodstream from elsewhere in the body. Symptoms include bone pain, tenderness, swelling, redness or warmth over the affected bone, and fever. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics and sometimes surgery to remove infected bone.

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    Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow. It is usually caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus entering through the bloodstream from elsewhere in the body. Symptoms include bone pain, tenderness, swelling, redness or warmth over the affected bone, and fever. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics and sometimes surgery to remove infected bone.

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    Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow. It is usually caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus entering through the bloodstream from elsewhere in the body. Symptoms include bone pain, tenderness, swelling, redness or warmth over the affected bone, and fever. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics and sometimes surgery to remove infected bone.

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    Bone Conditions

    Osteomyelitis
    Outline
    • Definition of osteomyelitis
    • Causes of osteomyelitis
    • Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis.
    • Management of osteomyelitis.

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