osteomyelit
Osteomyelit, or osteomyelitis, is an infection of bone and bone marrow. It can arise when bacteria reach bone through the bloodstream (hematogenous spread), from nearby infected tissue, or after an injury or surgery. It can involve any bone but most commonly affects long bones in children and the spine in adults.
Classification distinguishes acute from chronic disease. Acute osteomyelitis develops over days to weeks and may be
Symptoms include localized bone pain, warmth, swelling, and fever. In children, irritability and refusal to walk
Diagnosis relies on history, exam, and tests. Blood tests may show elevated CRP and ESR; imaging starts
Treatment combines antibiotics and sometimes surgery. Intravenous antibiotics are started and later tailored to culture results,
Prognosis improves with early treatment; delayed therapy increases risk of chronic infection, bone damage, and functional