Management of osteomyelitis
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2004.03.008
Management of osteomyelitis
Abstract
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the medullary or cortical bone that is becoming more difficult to cure with the increasing prevalence of methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant organisms. This article discusses the etiology of osteomyelitis and the effectiveness of various treatment options.
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