Bone infection
(East. Mediterr. health j).
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Osteomyelitis, or bone infection, affects all age groups and develops from various sources including haematogenously from distant infection foci, from external sources such as post-operative or post-traumatic wound infections and from adjoining soft tissue infections. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Haemophilus influenzae are the most common pathogens of haematogenous osteomyelitis. Aerobic and facultative gram-negative bacteria have emerged as significant pathogens in some types of osteomyelitis while anaerobic bacteria are increasingly recognized as potential pathogens in non-haematogenous osteomyelitis. The emergence of antibiotic resistance is of increasing concern, although improvements in radiologic imaging, antibiotic treatment and heightened awareness have led to earlier detection such that long-term sequelae and morbidity are now primarily due to delays in diagnosis and inadequate treatment
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Indicadores:
Indicadores_morbidade_fatores_risco
Temas:
Informacoes_doencas_cronicas_degenerativas
Base de dados:
WHOLIS
Assunto principal:
Osteomielite
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Infecções Bacterianas
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Anti-Inflamatórios não Esteroides
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Doença Aguda
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Doença Crônica
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Morbidade
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Terapia Combinada
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Distribuição por Idade
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Infecções dos Tecidos Moles
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Desbridamento
Idioma:
En
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2003