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This document discusses bone and joint infections, including osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. It covers the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of these conditions. Key points include that bone and joint infections have a bimodal age distribution and are commonly caused by Staph aureus. Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging like x-rays, scans, and MRI, and joint fluid analysis. Treatment involves IV antibiotics, sometimes with surgical debridement. Empiric antibiotic therapy depe
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- raheeg siddig
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- EN