Bone & Joint Infections · NEET PG Preparation Orthopaedics
What is the most common causative organism of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in children across all age groups?
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easy · MCQ · Q-7A9049
What is the most common causative organism of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in children across all age groups?
- A.Streptococcus pyogenes
- B.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- C.Staphylococcus aureusCorrect answer
- D.Kingella kingae
Solution
Staphylococcus aureus is by far the most common organism responsible for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in children and adults.
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