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Osteomyelitis is a severe bone infection that is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and can enter the body either through direct trauma (e.g. open wounds, implants) or indirectly via the bloodstream. It manifests as both local bone pain, swelling, and systemic fever, chills. Acute osteomyelitis lasts less than 1 month while chronic lasts over 1 month. Diagnosis involves biopsy, imaging, and labs. Treatment is prolonged IV antibiotics, sometimes with adjunctive surgery, wound care, pain management, and

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Ianne Merh

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