Systems (osteomyelitis) Flashcards by Ahmad Saqr | Brainscape

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Assume if no other info is avaliable

What is the cause

A

S. auerus (MC overall)

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Sexually active

What is the cause?

A

Neisseria gonorrheae (rare),

septic arthritis more common

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Diabetics and IV drug users

What is the cause (2)

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa*
Serratia*

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Sickle cell

What is the cause (1)

A

Salmonella

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Prosthetic joing replacement

What is the cause (2)

A

S. epidermidis*
S. auerus*

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Cat and dogs bites

What is the cause

A

Pasteurella multocida

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Osteomyeltitis Risk factor

Vertebral involvment

What is the cause?

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (pott disease)

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What age does osteomyelitis occur?

Labs observed?

Imagingin

A

children

Elevated EST and CRP

Can be subtle on radiographs same lesion can be more easily seen on MRI.

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