Osteomyelitis of the jaws is distinct; it occurs in healthy adults, is localized, is associated with periodontal infection and is often caused by anaerobic bacteria.

Scruggs M, Pateva I. Multifocal osteomyelitis in a child with sickle cell disease and review of the literature regarding best diagnostic approach. Clin Case Rep. Published online July 2, 2023. doi ...

Box 1: Complications of acute tonsillitis 1 – 4 Bilateral or unilateral peritonsillar abscess Parapharyngeal abscess Retropharyngeal abscess Mediastinitis (e.g., descending necrotizing mediastinitis) ...

The differential diagnosis of hip pain and limp in children includes septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, abscess of the psoas or internal obturator muscle, transient synovitis, juvenile rheumatoid ...

After years of battling severe infections and multiple amputations, Tanja Badenhorst faces a critical surgery that could save ...

An infection of the frontal sinuses may cause osteomyelitis, a severe complication that can be life threatening. Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bones due to infection.

Osteomyelitis happens when infection gets into bone and causes pain and swelling. Symptoms include feeling ill, fever, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth, and difficulty bearing weight or ...