Q1 · Osteomyelitis
NEET PGMediumThe most common causative organism of acute haematogenous osteomyelitis is?
Explanation
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of acute haematogenous osteomyelitis. In sickle cell disease, Salmonella is a notable additional cause. Treatment is prolonged antibiotics, with surgery if there is abscess or dead bone.