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Dx of osteomyelitis (lumbar) with no typical reason why. no trauma, no surgery, no iv injections etc. how is this possible????
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Possible: Something as simple as brushing your teeth can introduce bacteria into your blood. Also, an infection anywhere else, can sometimes get in the blood and travel. The bones are very rich in blood supply. You are right that most times there is a definable reason, but spontaneous infections do occur.
Answered 6/30/2014
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