Osteomyelitis: Symptoms & Signs (Bone Infections)

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Category : Health Centers > Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Osteomyelitis

Alternate Names : Bone Infections

Osteomyelitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

Common symptoms include:

constant bone pain, usually in a specific area

skin inflammation with redness, heat, drainage of pus, or swelling

The affected skin lies directly over the affected bone. Skin changes only occur in certain cases.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/07/01

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