Abstract:Background: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of HIV infection among adult patients with reactivation of haematogenous chronic osteomyelitis. Methods: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 143 adult patients with chronic osteomyelitis. Results: A total of 143 patients were included in the study group, with a mean age of 38 years (range 14-78 years). Twenty-two per cent (n=31) of patients were diagnosed with reactivation of chronic haematogenous osteomyelitis, while 78%… Show more
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