Microbiologic and Histopathologic Features of Pedal Osteomyelitis

The value of microbiology and histopathology in the diagnosis of neuropathic foot osteomyelitis remains poorly understood. In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated the concordance of microbiology and histopathology results from bone resections and found similar proportions of bacterial growt...

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Published in:Open forum infectious diseases 2024-10, Vol.11 (10), p.ofae592
Main Authors: Madrid-Morales, Julieta, Maier, Marissa M, Boda, Amy, Bosch, Robert, Bajema, Kristina L
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Language:English
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Infectious Diseases in Special Populations
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Summary:The value of microbiology and histopathology in the diagnosis of neuropathic foot osteomyelitis remains poorly understood. In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated the concordance of microbiology and histopathology results from bone resections and found similar proportions of bacterial growth in samples with and without histopathologic evidence of osteomyelitis.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae592