Description

Osteomyelitis is involvement of bone with an infection. In acute stage, it develops rapidly and is usually accompanied by pain, fever, and stiffness. Chronic osteomyelitis progresses slowly and may be the result of a previous bone infection. Despite multiple courses of antibiotics, the condition may return if the bacteria causing the infection becomes resistant to antibiotics. Symptoms of chronic osteomyelitis may include fever, pain, and redness or discharge at the site of the infection. Septic arthritis is the inflammation of a joint due to a bacterial or fungal infection Septic arthritis can quickly cause severe damage to the cartilage and bone within a joint. Prompt treatment is critical for preventing permanent joint damage in cases of bone and joint infections.