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Vertebral osteomyelitis epidemiology and demographics

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Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

Cases of vertebral osteomyelitis are so rare that only 2-4% of all bone infections are attributed to the disease.[1]

Age

Although vertebral osteomyelitis is found in patients across a wide range of ages, the infection is commonly reported in young children and older adults.

References

References

  1. Miller, Janet (November/December 2006). “Vertebral Osteomyelitis” (PDF). Radiology Rounds. Massachusetts General Hospital. Retrieved 12 March 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help)

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