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What is a limitation of using a nuclear scan in diagnosing osteomyelitis?
What is a limitation of using a nuclear scan in diagnosing osteomyelitis?
What is a finding that is likely to be present in a patient with osteomyelitis?
What is a finding that is likely to be present in a patient with osteomyelitis?
What is the purpose of performing a Gram stain on the aspirate?
What is the purpose of performing a Gram stain on the aspirate?
What is a characteristic of early stage osteomyelitis?
What is a characteristic of early stage osteomyelitis?
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What is the percentage of cases where blood culture is positive in osteomyelitis?
What is the percentage of cases where blood culture is positive in osteomyelitis?
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What is the purpose of performing a genotype test in osteomyelitis?
What is the purpose of performing a genotype test in osteomyelitis?
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What is a characteristic of acute septic arthritis?
What is a characteristic of acute septic arthritis?
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When should antibiotic treatment be started in osteomyelitis?
When should antibiotic treatment be started in osteomyelitis?
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What is a characteristic of early myositis?
What is a characteristic of early myositis?
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What is a difference between osteomyelitis and cellulitis?
What is a difference between osteomyelitis and cellulitis?
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