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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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The degree of elevation does not predict disease severity. CRP concentration rise and fall quicker than ESR, often used to guide treatment Blood Cultures – an important element in management and treatment Blood culture positivity often decides whether a patient will require a bone biopsy. ESR and CRP are sensitive, yet not specific.