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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections Guide by Gufron Mustofa is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides an overview of musculoskeletal infections in children. It discusses common infections like osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, pyomyositis and discitis. For each infection, it reviews signs and symptoms, microbial causes, diagnostic evaluation including imaging and labs, and treatment approaches. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Kingella kingae. Diagnosis involves joint aspiration/biopsy, blood cultures, imaging like X-ray, ultrasound and MRI.

Author

Gufron Mustofa

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EN