Multiple choice

The infection of the bone or bone marrow is known as

  1. Necrotizing fasciitis

  2. Noma

  3. Osteomyelitis

  4. Appendicitis

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Osteomyelitis simply means an infection of the bone or bone marrow. It can be usefully subclassified on the basis of the causative organism (pyogenic bacteria or mycobacteria), the route, duration and anatomic location of the infection.