Osteomyelitis
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Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can affect both children and adults and occurs when bacteria reach bone tissue through the bloodstream, a wound, or surgery.
Common symptoms:
- Pain in the area of the affected bone
- Local redness, warmth, and swelling
- Fever and general discomfort
When should you see a doctor? It is important to seek care when there is bone pain with fever, a wound that does not improve, or spreading redness.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist manage the infectious component, working with other specialists depending on the affected area. Since it requires prompt care, when these signs appear it is advisable to have it evaluated by a professional as soon as possible.
Data on 353 doctors who treat osteomyelitis
Which specialist treats osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis (bone infection) should be treated by an infectious disease specialist or an internist, who determine the antibiotic treatment and monitor the progress of the affected bone.
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Doctors specialized in osteomyelitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can affect both children and adults and occurs when bacteria reach bone tissue through the bloodstream, a wound, or surgery.
Which doctor treats osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis (bone infection) should be treated by an infectious disease specialist or an internist, who determine the antibiotic treatment and monitor the progress of the affected bone.