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Pathophy Osteomyelitis
Pathophy Osteomyelitis
Pathophy Osteomyelitis
Open wounds/
vascular insufficiency disorders
fractures
genitourinary infections
respiratory infections
IV drug use Microorganisms gain entry
immunocompromising diseases by way of blood
history of blood- stream infections
Indwelling prosthetic devices Microorganisms lodge into
an area where circulation
slows
Microorganisms grow
Increase pressure
Debridement necrosis
Involcrum Continues to be an
infected island
Difficulty to reach by
blood borne antibiotics
Enlarged sequestrum
Chronic stage
Excessive vascular
insufficiency