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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- If no other information is available

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- Sexually active

A
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (rare)
Septic Arthritis more common
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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- Diabetics

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Serratia

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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- IV drug users

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Serratia

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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- Sickle Cell

A

Salmonella

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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- Vertebral disease

A

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Pott’s disease)

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Causes of Osteomyelitis:

- Cat/Dog bites or scratches

A

Pasteurella multocida

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Osteomyelitis occurs in what group of people most often?

A

Children

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What laboratory findings are classically found in Osteomyelitis (although nonspecific)

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Elevated CRP & ESR

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