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Kids Health: Osteomyelitis

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Did you know that bacteria can infect bones? Osteomyelitis is when bacteria infects a bone through a wound or through the blood stream. Signs, symptoms, and treatments are included in this site. Links to related articles are also available.

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bones
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bacteria infection, bone scan, needle aspiration, personal health, staphylococcus aureus, kidshealth, nemours foundation, osteomyelitis, skeletal system disorders
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