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Osteomyelitis Flashcards

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Why AHO is common in children x2

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Immature immune system
Rich metaphyseal blood supply

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Organism causing AHO

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Staphylococcus aureus

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How does AHO spread x3

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Local invasion
Direct inoculation
Hematogenous spread

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Risk factor of AHO x4

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SCD
Sepsis
Indwelling catheters
Trauma with bacteremia

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