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Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.

Source:ADAM

Date:August 15, 2006

Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection, almost always caused by a bacteria. Over time, the result can be destruction of the bone itself.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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