Bone infection
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2003; 9 (1-2): 208-214
in English
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| ID: emr-158155
ABSTRACT
Osteomyelitis, or bone infection, affects all age groups and develops from various sources including haematogenously from distant infection foci, from external sources such as post-operative or post-traumatic wound infections and from adjoining soft tissue infections. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Haemophilus influenzae are the most common pathogens of haematogenous osteomyelitis. Aerobic and facultative gram-negative bacteria have emerged as significant pathogens in some types of osteomyelitis while anaerobic bacteria are increasingly recognized as potential pathogens in non-haematogenous osteomyelitis. The emergence of antibiotic resistance is of increasing concern, although improvements in radiologic imaging, antibiotic treatment and heightened awareness have led to earlier detection such that long-term sequelae and morbidity are now primarily due to delays in diagnosis and inadequate treatment
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Bacterial Infections
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Acute Disease
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Chronic Disease
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Morbidity
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Age Distribution
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Soft Tissue Infections
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Debridement
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Amputation, Surgical
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2003
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