This often occurs in people whose hearts are completely healthy and normal. It progresses very rapidly because of the organisms high virulence. Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is termed as infection of the bone. In adults osteomyelitis is usually caused by blood borne bacteria or tissue contamination from an injury or surgery. Treatment needs to begin soon because bone infections are difficult to control.
Antiobiotic therapy is often insufficient to eliminate the problem.
Septic Arthritis Septic arthritis, also known as infectious, pyogenic, or suppurative arthritis, involves mainly the larger joints of the body such as the hips, knees, elbows, and wrists. However, any joint can be involved. Clinical features of this disease include sever pain, swelling, and erythema. This is often the initial presenting symptom. Fever may also be present.