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The doctor will then look at the results to determine how far the infection has spread and if there’s any abscess formation. Doctors typically prescribe antibiotics to treat osteomyelitis.

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Osteomyelitis in children may lead to complications, such as fractures, differences in limb length, and problems with range of motion. A doctor can typically treat the infection with antibiotics.

For example, in the second study period, bone abscesses were observed in 69 percent of the patients with MRSA osteomyelitis versus 26 percent among those with MSSA infections.