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Why are the metaphysis of long bones commonly affected in children with osteomyelitis?
They are actively growing and highly vascular
What is the most common organism responsible for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the primary cause of bone necrosis in hematogenous osteomyelitis?
Ischemia caused by inflammatory thrombosis and pressure by exudates
Why are the vertebral bodies commonly affected by osteomyelitis in adults?
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What is the primary mode of spread of infection in hematogenous osteomyelitis?
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What is the primary age group affected by acute hematogenous osteomyelitis?
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What is the most common organism responsible for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis?
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Why are the metaphysis of long bones commonly affected in children with osteomyelitis?
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What is the primary mode of spread of infection in hematogenous osteomyelitis?
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What causes the inflamed bone to become necrotic in hematogenous osteomyelitis?
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