Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6079144 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Treatment of pediatric osteomyelitis should include antibiotic coverage for MRSA. Most cases of pediatric osteomyelitis occur in the long bones. Hematogenous complications may include deep venous thrombosis and may be related to treatment with a central venous catheter. Operative culture yield when antibiotics have already been given is high, and antibiotic treatment should not be delayed until operative cultures are obtained.
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Authors
Kristin MD, Andrew J. MD, Lance MD, MPH, Timothy P. MD,