Internalization of Bacteria by Osteoblasts in a Patient with Recurrent, Long-Term Osteomyelitis: A Case Report

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O steomyelitis, an infection of bone that can be acute, subacute, or chronic with sporadic recurrence, can result in prolonged and expensive treatment1,2. Treatment strategies, which usually depend on the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis, often include debridement of the infected area, soft-tissue coverage, and subsequent long periods of antibiotic therapy. With the increasing development of...

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