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Bone infection
A bone infection is an acute or chronic condition in which the bone is infected by either bacteria or fungi. Common symptoms include fever, bone pain, and local swelling as well as redness.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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