University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

This inflammation of bone tissue is most commonly caused by the pathogen *S. aureus*, but can also be caused by *M. tuberculosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pyogenes, S. agalactiae*, Enterobacteriaceae species, and other microorganisms

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis causes fever, localized pain, swelling due to edema, and ulcers in soft tissues near the site of infection.

Learn Before

Related