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A member asked:
Could you have osteomylitis bone infection without having a fever?
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Yes: Yes, subacute or chronic osteomyelitis (bone infection) can occur without fever.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Osteomyelitis: Bone infections do not always cause fever. Some may become chronic or even go dormant for a period of time. Pain and swelling are common symptoms.
Answered 5/25/2013
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Yes: Yes, contiguous focus osteomyelitis frequently occurs without fever. Local signs and symptoms are frequently present.
Answered 9/20/2016
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Can you have jaw bone infection without fever or swelling, but just with sever pain? My dentist took an x-ray and said there's nothing wrong, and an urgent Dr said it can't be an infection without fever. The aching area is spreading and I'm worried?
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