Infectious bone disease
Infectious Bone Disease
Infectious bone disease (pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs boʊn dɪˈziːz/) refers to a category of diseases that involve infections in the bone or bone marrow. These diseases are typically caused by bacteria, but can also be caused by fungi or other pathogens.
Etymology
The term "infectious bone disease" is derived from the Latin words "infectus" meaning "to taint or corrupt," and "os," meaning "bone." The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise," meaning "lack of ease."
Types of Infectious Bone Disease
There are several types of infectious bone diseases, including:
- Osteomyelitis: This is an infection in the bone that usually occurs as a result of bacteria or fungi entering the bone tissue.
- Septic Arthritis: This is an infection in a joint, often caused by bacteria.
- Discitis: This is an infection in the intervertebral disc space, often caused by bacteria.
Symptoms
Symptoms of infectious bone disease can vary depending on the specific type of disease, but may include pain, swelling, redness, and fever. In severe cases, infectious bone disease can lead to bone necrosis (death of bone tissue), sepsis (a life-threatening infection that can spread throughout the body), and chronic pain.
Treatment
Treatment for infectious bone disease typically involves antibiotics to fight the infection, and may also include surgery to remove infected tissue. In some cases, physical therapy may be needed to help restore function to the affected area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infectious bone disease
- Wikipedia's article - Infectious bone disease
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