Condition
Pediatric Bone and Joint Infections
What You Need to Know
Bone infections, or osteomyelitis, involve inflammation of the bone, usually caused by a bacterial infection.Key Symptoms
The most common symptoms of a bone infection are severe pain and swelling around the infected area.
Diagnosis
Tests that help diagnose bone infection include blood tests, x-rays or biopsies.
Treatment
Some treatment options include antibiotics or surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Meet the Providers Who Treat Bone and Joint Infections
Departments that Treat Bone and Joint Infections
Infectious Diseases
Our Division of Infectious Diseases is the major referral center for infectious diseases in the Washington, D.C., area, helping thousands of patients each year, and actively promoting prevention through community outreach and education.