Osteomyelitis

• Osteomyelitis: inflammation or infection of the bone marrow.
• Etiology: Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and it can be the result of a throat infection. 
• Symptoms: sudden onset of high fever, chills, tenderness above the affected bone, leukocytosis, and bacteremia. In adults it commonly occurs after a traumatic accident that includes the bone
• Diagnosis: A Physical exam that reveals pain in a bone and an elevated WBC can be suggestive factors of osteomyelitis. An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, an x-ray exam, MRI scan, or a CT scan can also reveal abnormalities. 
• Treatment: aggressive intravenous antibiotic therapy. It also includes debridement of the bone and removing surgical hardware during another surgery. 
• Prevention: The cleaning and properly treating of wounds especially if they're deep is a good preventive measure.