should we isolate patient with osteomyelitis?

Answer 1

No, it is not contagious. Or are you asking is the pnt needs to be in a clean room? Either way, the answer is no.

Answer 2

I don't agree with Bronteheights: Osteomyelitis is a bone disease and, you don't say what kind. I gather you don't know so, if it's bacteria, then it could be contagious and that could be bad according to again, what type, there are more then several.

Until you find out what the exact diagnosis is, I would worry about it. Then you can take the proper steps.

The bacteria wanders in the body usually settling in the long bones. This is in younger people.

Answer 3

In general, no. Unless the infection is known, or highly suspected, to be MRSA.

The bacteria that generally cause osteomyelitis aren't that dangerous to healthy persons. The people handling the patient will use standard, universal precautions, but there's no danger to a roommate.

Answer 4

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