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    Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2004 Jul;21(3):335-51, vi.

    Management of osteomyelitis.

    Mandracchia VJ, Sanders SM, Jaeger AJ, Nickles WA.

    Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA. vmandracchia@broadlawns.org

    Osteomyelitis is an infection of the medullary or cortical bone that is becoming more difficult to cure with the increasing prevalence of methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant organisms. This article discusses the etiology of osteomyelitis and the effectiveness of various treatment options.

    PMID: 15246142 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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