Infection of bone

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Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis. Symptoms of bone infections include Pain in the infected area Chills and fever Swelling, warmth, and redness A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if you have a bone infection. Treatment includes antibiotics and often surgery.

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DrOwl

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Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis. Symptoms of bone infections include Pain in the infected area Chills and fever Swelling, warmth, and redness A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if you have a bone infection. Treatment includes antibiotics and often surgery.

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Osteomyelitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Osteomyelitis is an inflammation or swelling of bone tissue that is usually the result of an infection.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
Find information about osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone, from the Cleveland Clinic. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9495-osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Osteomyelitis refers to infection and inflammation of the bone. It occurs when bacteria or fungi enter tissue from the bloodstream, usually following injury or surgery. Bones throughout the body may be affected, but aggressive treatment can stem the spread of infection. Here, learn about signs, diagnosis, and more.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178819
Osteomyelitis - Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Osteomyelitis - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/bone-and-joint-infections/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. It is mainly caused by bacteria or other germs.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000437.htm
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis can be broken down into "osteo" meaning bone, and "myelitis", meaning inflammation of the fatty tissues within the bone. Osteomyelitis is caused by an infection of the bone or joint, and can be both acute and chronic.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/osteomyelitis/
Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)
Osteomyelitis in an infection of bone that can occur in any age group. Treatment of osteomyelitis can include antibiotics, splinting, or surgery.
https://www.medicinenet.com/osteomyelitis/article.htm
Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis): Symptoms and Treatments
A bone infection may occur when bacteria or fungi invade the bone, causing many symptoms, including fever, redness, stiffness, and swelling.
https://www.healthline.com/health/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, a rare but serious condition. Bones can become infected in a number of ways: Infection in one part of the body may spread through the bloodstream into the bone, or an open fracture or surgery may expose the bone to infection.
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/osteomyeltis-treatment-diagnosis-symptoms
Osteomyelitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Bones don't easily get infected, but certain situations, such as a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery, may lead to a bone infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteomyelitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20375913

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Osteomyelitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Osteomyelitis is an inflammation or swelling of bone tissue that is usually the result of an infection.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
Find information about osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone, from the Cleveland Clinic. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9495-osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Osteomyelitis refers to infection and inflammation of the bone. It occurs when bacteria or fungi enter tissue from the bloodstream, usually following injury or surgery. Bones throughout the body may be affected, but aggressive treatment can stem the spread of infection. Here, learn about signs, diagnosis, and more.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178819
Osteomyelitis - Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Osteomyelitis - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/bone-and-joint-infections/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. It is mainly caused by bacteria or other germs.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000437.htm
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis can be broken down into "osteo" meaning bone, and "myelitis", meaning inflammation of the fatty tissues within the bone. Osteomyelitis is caused by an infection of the bone or joint, and can be both acute and chronic.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/osteomyelitis/
Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)
Osteomyelitis in an infection of bone that can occur in any age group. Treatment of osteomyelitis can include antibiotics, splinting, or surgery.
https://www.medicinenet.com/osteomyelitis/article.htm
Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis): Symptoms and Treatments
A bone infection may occur when bacteria or fungi invade the bone, causing many symptoms, including fever, redness, stiffness, and swelling.
https://www.healthline.com/health/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, a rare but serious condition. Bones can become infected in a number of ways: Infection in one part of the body may spread through the bloodstream into the bone, or an open fracture or surgery may expose the bone to infection.
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/osteomyeltis-treatment-diagnosis-symptoms
Osteomyelitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Bones don't easily get infected, but certain situations, such as a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery, may lead to a bone infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteomyelitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20375913

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