Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Neonatal osteomyelitis

L Fox, K Sprunt

    Pediatrics
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Neonatal osteomyelitis in infants is often diagnosed early and can affect multiple sites. A shift in causative bacteria from Staphylococcus aureus to group B beta-hemolytic streptococci occurred between 1951-1976.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Impact of thrombosis on disease progression, cancer and mortality in patients with essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera.

    Blood cancer journal·2026
    Same author

    Testing a 5-fraction Simultaneous Integrated Boost in Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer: The UK FAST-Forward Boost Trial Opens to Recruitment.

    Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))·2025
    Same author

    Implementing patient reported outcomes in cancer care: Lessons and strategies from a large UK Cancer Centre.

    Journal of cancer policy·2025
    Same author

    Diagnosis of respiratory conditions using exhaled breath condensate using Inflammacheck® and advanced analytics: insights from the VICTORY study.

    Journal of breath research·2025
    Same author

    Understanding quality of life issues in patients with advanced melanoma: Phase 1 and 2 in the development of the EORTC advanced melanoma module.

    European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)·2024
    Same author

    Public health infection prevention: An analysis of existing training during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Public health·2023
    Same journal

    Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Pediatric Death in the United States: 2016-2025.

    Pediatrics·2026
    Same journal

    Averting the Unthinkable: Immunization to Prevent Childhood Deaths From Influenza.

    Pediatrics·2026
    Same journal

    Severe Postoperative Hypernatremia in an Adolescent Following Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Pediatrics·2026
    Same journal

    Barriers to Implementing SMART for Asthma in Pediatric Primary Care.

    Pediatrics·2026
    Same journal

    Blood Lead Testing Among Children Enrolled in Medicaid.

    Pediatrics·2026
    Same journal

    From Screening to Support: Crafting Social Needs Response Systems That Work for Families.

    Pediatrics·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Neonatal osteomyelitis presents unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
    • Understanding shifts in causative pathogens is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate conservative (nonsurgical) therapy for neonatal osteomyelitis.
    • To document changes in the primary etiologic agents causing osteomyelitis in newborns.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 45 infant cases of osteomyelitis admitted between 1951-1976.
    • Analysis of disease characteristics, causative agents, treatment, and outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Most cases (73%) were diagnosed within the first two weeks of life.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Distinctive infection patterns included multiple foci, facial bones, and contiguous joint involvement.
  • A significant shift in etiology was observed: Staphylococcus aureus predominated before 1965, followed by group B beta-hemolytic streptococci from 1965-1976.

    • Conclusions:

    • Conservative therapy is a viable option for most infants with neonatal osteomyelitis.
    • The changing landscape of etiologic agents necessitates ongoing surveillance and adaptive treatment strategies.