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 301 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
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.