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| single celled organisms that can multiply quickly |
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| Tiny infections athat need areproduce host cell to gents |
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| Organisms like molds or yeasts that can cause infections in tissues |
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| Organisms that live in or on a host and cause harm |
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| Round or spherical bacteria |
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| Round bacteria that appear in pairs |
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| The bacteria enter the blood stream from an existing infection elsewhere in the body and travel to the bone. This is the common root in children. |
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| The infection is introduced directly into the bon through an open fracture, surgery, or penetrating injury. |
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| The infection spreads into the bone from nearby infected tissues, such as ulcers, abcesses, or surgical wounds. The route is more common in adults. |
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| A laboratory test that checks for bacteria in the blood, which can help identify the specific organism causing the infection. |
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| Blood tests like white blood cell(WBC) count, C-reactive protien (CPR), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) may be elevated, Showing signs of infection and inflammation. |
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| X-rays, MRI, or bone scans can help detect bone damage or abscesses. |
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| A small sample of bone is taken and tested to confirm the presence of infection and identify the exact organism. This is often the most accurate method. |
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| The most common route-M. tuberculosis travels through the bloodstream from the lungs to the vertebrae. |
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| In some individuals, a Prior TB infection may remain dormant in the bone and reactivate later, especially in those with weakened immunity. |
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| Parasite enters the body when a person eats raw or uncooked meat containing Trichinella cysts. |
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| Migration through bloodstream |
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| After digestion, larve travel through the blood to skeletal muscle, where they encyst. |
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| Recent consumption of undercooked meat, especially pork or wild game. |
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| Elevated eosinophils and muscle enzymes |
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| Antibody tests to detect Trichinella infection |
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| Rarely done, but can confirm the presence of larvae in muscle tissue. |
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