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What is osteomylitis infection of the bone?
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You said it :): Osteomyelitis is "infection in the bone". The source can start from a basic skin or joint infection that is not healing well - this can be a serious infection and usually requires IV antibiotics for a period of 6 weeks or more.- hope this was helpful :).
Answered 1/14/2016
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Bone Infection: Osteomyelitis is the word or term that indicates a bone is infected. Infections in the bone are hard to treat and elimination of the infection can require surgical removal combined with antibiotics.
Answered 5/7/2016
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