Clinical presentation and microbial culture among osteomyelitis patients

Clinical presentation and microbial culture among osteomyelitis patients is required for proper diagnosis and management. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the clinical presentation and microbial culture among osteomyelitis patients. Hence, 200 patients with osteomyelitis having clinical symptoms and radiological findings were qualified for participation. Specimens such as synovial fluid, bone sequestrum, pus swabs and pus were collected aseptically and examined for microbial growth. Clinical assessment of osteomyelitis patient showed that most commonly affected bone was tibia with trauma. Inability to bear weight was commonly observed with symptoms like fever, pain, or tenderness and swelling where infection is the predisposing factor for osteomyelitis. Further, different microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, etc. were found in microbial culture.