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Osteomyelitis is a bone infection caused by bacteria or other germs.

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Stages of osteomyelitis?

Osteomyelitis is a bone and bone marrow infection. The three stages of the disease are acute, subacute, and chronic stages. The Cierny-Mader Staging System for Long Bone Osteomyelitis has four stages which are the medullary, superficial, localized, and diffuse osteomyelitis.


Is Osteomyelitis is a genetic disorder?

Osteomyelitis is not a genetic disorder. It is an infection of the bone usually caused by bacteria. Factors that may increase the risk of developing osteomyelitis include pre-existing medical conditions, trauma, or surgery.


Is osteomyelitis cancer of the bone?

No, osteomyelitis is inflammation (usually due to infection) of bone marrow and surrounding bone.


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How is salmonella food poisoning linked to osteomyelitis?

Other infections which can be caused by Salmonella include:.bone infections (osteomyelitis)


How is osteomyelitis diagnosed?

Diagnosis of osteomyelitis involves several procedures. Blood is usually drawn and tested to demonstrate an increased number of the infection-fighting white blood cells (particularly elevated in children with acute osteomyelitis).


Infection of bone?

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Is osteomyelitis caused by a microorganism?

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What type of disorder is osteomyelitis?

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