Bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi can infect bones by spreading through the bloodstream or, more often, by spreading from nearby infected tissue or a contaminated open wound.
People have pain in one part of the bone, fever, and weight loss.
Blood tests and imaging tests are done, and doctors remove a sample of bone for tests.
Antibiotics are given for weeks, and surgery may be needed to remove the infected bone.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/bone-and-joint-infections/osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis (OM) is an infection of bone.[1] Symptoms may include pain in a specific bone with overlying redness, fever, and weakness.[1] The long bones of the arms and legs are most commonly involved in children, while the feet, spine, and hips are most commonly involved in adults.[2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteomyelitis
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