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3 months iv treatment for osteomyelitis following acdf, new mri shows same swelling, does this mean infection is still in the bones?
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Not necessarily: An MRI is a very sensitive test and even in a well treated infection responding well to antibiotics, marrow changes can be seen for even 6 months. Because of this, blood markers such as CRP is the more common way to follow infection response in the spine. If any question, an infectious disease specialist can be helpful.
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