Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osteomyelitis?
A
Inflammatory response within bone due to an infection
(typically, staphylococcus aureus)
2
Q
What age/population is this most prevalent in?
A
Children and immunocompromised adults
3
Q
What are medical treatment options for osteomyelitis? When may surgery be indicated?
A
Antibiotics
When the infection spreads to joints.
