Inside Human Body/Medical on Instagram: "Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that leads to inflammation and destruction of bone tissue. It can be acute or chronic. Causes Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and other organisms. How does it spread? 1.Hematogenous spread (from the bloodstream) 2.Direct inoculation (trauma, surgery) 3.Contiguous spread (from nearby infections, e.g., diabetic foot ulcer) Common sites 1.children Long bones (femur, tibia) 2 Adults Vertebrae, pelvis Symptoms 1.

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