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Osteomyelitis (Diagnostic studies (Imaging (Xray (normal early in the…
Osteomyelitis
Diagnostic studies
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Imaging
Xray
normal early in the disease, lytic lesions seen after 2-6 wks
MRI
Most sensititive (Se=90%, Sp=82%)
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Clinical manifestations
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+- fever, malaise, night sweats (hematogenous >> contiguous)
Vertebral osteomyelitis: IVDU, unremitting focal back pain, febrile
Microbiology
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Contiguous focus
Open fracture, orthopedic surgery etc = S. aureus and S. epidermidis
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GU source (GNR, Enterococcus)
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