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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

REBEL EM

The degree of elevation does not predict disease severity. ESR and CRP are sensitive, yet not specific. 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.