Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
Assume if no other info
A
S aureus
2
Q
Sexually active
A
N. gonorrhea (rare)
Septic arthritis
3
Q
Diabetic and IV drug users
A
Pseudomonas, Serratia
4
Q
Sickle
A
Salmonella
5
Q
Prosthetic replacement
A
S. aureus, S. epidermidis
6
Q
Vertebral
A
M tuberculosis (Pott’s)
7
Q
Cat and dog bites or scatches
A
Pasteurella mitocida
8
Q
Most osteomyelitis occurs in
A
Children.
Elevated CRP and ESR classic but not specific
