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My 11 month old son was around someone who has osteomyelitis for two hours. can we get it from being around them for two hours.

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Unlikely: Osteomyelitis is a one infection via the bloodstream. Unless contact was made with blood ir body fluids the risk is almost zero

Answered 7/9/2016

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A member asked:

My 11 month old son was around someone who has osteomyelitis for two hours. can we get it from being around them for two hours.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

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