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Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis

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Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is an inflammatory, noninfectious disease of children and adolescents. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever, pain, and swelling over affected bones. Radiographic findings may be similar to acute osteomyelitis, and histologic examination and culture of bone specimens may be helpful to establish the diagnosis. Treatment with antibiotics is ineffective.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA

    Emily Godbout & William Koch

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  1. Division of Infectious Diseases, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA

    Julie Reznicek

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    Paul W. Perdue, Jr.

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Godbout, E., Koch, W. (2020). Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. In: Reznicek, J., Perdue, Jr., P., Bearman, G. (eds) Musculoskeletal Infections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41150-3_15

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