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Osteomyelitis is a severe bone infection that requires immediate treatment. It can be acute or chronic. Acute osteomyelitis usually occurs in children and is often caused by hematogenous spread of bacteria from a distant site. Chronic osteomyelitis can develop from inadequate antibiotic treatment or delayed treatment and is difficult to eradicate due to intracellular bacteria. Risk factors include diabetes, spleen removal, hemodialysis, IV drug use, poor blood flow, and recent trauma. Treatment involves ant
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