Bacteria may reach bone through direct inoculation from traumatic wounds, by spreading from adjacent tissue affected by cellulitis or septic arthritis, or through hematogenous seeding. In children, an ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection and inflammation of the bone. It can happen when a bacterial or fungal infection enters a bone from the bloodstream or surrounding tissue. A person may have pain, ...

Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of bone marrow that begins as a bacterial infection and can cause significant bone damage. The condition tends to progress to an area surrounding the bone known as the ...

Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are two types of infections usually caused by bacteria that affect your musculoskeletal system. Septic arthritis is an infection of the lining and fluid of one or ...