T+O Flashcards

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Q

Osteomyelitis

Mostly common caused by S.aureus
Salmonella spp in sickle cell anaemia

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Predisposing conditions:
Diabetes mellitus
Sickle cell anaemia
Intravenous drug user
Immunosuppression/alcohol excess

Tx: flucloxacillin and fusidic acid.

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