Osteomyelitis

OM is an infection of bone
The cause is usually a bacterial infection, but rarely can be a fungal infection
Symptoms may include pain in a specific bone with overlying redness, fever, and weakness and inability to walk
Enlarged lymph nodes may be present.
Osteomyelitis is an infective process that encompasses all of the bone (osseous) components, including the bone marrow.
When it is chronic, it can lead to bone sclerosis and deformity.

Staphylococcus aureus
Enterobacter species
Group A and B Streptococcus species
Enterobacter or Streptococcus species
Salmonella species
Systemic mycotic infections may also cause osteomyelitis.(Blastomyces dermatitidis and Coccidioides immitis)
Tuberculosis

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