Osteomyelitis
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- Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone usually caused by bacteria.
- Inflammation and destruction of bone caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, mycobacteria, and fungi.
- An acute or chronic infection of the bone and bone marrow characterized by pain, high fever, and an abscess at the site of infection.
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