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Treatment of Osteomylitis

   Surgery may be needed if pus is found on aspiration of the bone.

   Prolonged antibiotic treatment, intravenous then oral.

   Usual antibiotics used: oxacillin or nafcillin.

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Reference: Pediatric Clinic of North America, 1996;43:933-947

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