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Is it possible for acute osteomylitis, (in femer bone) to spread to the brain? by accute, i am meaning i have had 3 surgeries to remove the infection
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Yes: An infection any place in the body can spread to any other part of the body. However, if you are under the care of a doctor and receiving proper care and sufficient antibiotic coverage, the problem is more local in nature and spread is not likely.
Answered 3/8/2013
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