It is the inflammation of the fatty tissues within the bone and can occur on any bone i.e. osteomyelitis pubis – Inflammation of the fibrocartilaginous pubic symphysis joint (in middle of hips)
Diagnosis Tests
Blood tests
Complete blood count
C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Blood culture
X-ray
MRI – (show presence of fluid and extensive soft-tissue reaction)
CT scan
Ultrasound
Bone scan (Technetium-99m bone scintigraphy)
Bone biopsy and culture
Radiologically guided needle aspiration and culture
Wound or sinus tract culture
Molecular tests i.e. PCR
Cause
In neonates (babies)
Bacteria: Streptococci type B, E.coli
Children
Bacteria: Stapphylococcus auerus, Streptococci type A, Haemophillia influenza type B, Mycobacterium ulcerans bacteria causing buruli ulcer
Adults
Bacteria:
Stapphylococcus auerus
Other isolated cases include: Streptococcus viridans, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Salmonella species.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (mainly in illicit drug users)
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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