What is the burden of osteomyelitis in Germany? An analysis of inpatient data from 2008 through 2018

Abstract Background The epidemiology of osteomyelitis in Germany is unknown, which makes it difficult to estimate future demands. Therefore, we aimed to analyse how the numbers of cases have developed over the last decade as a function of osteomyelitis subtype, age group, gender, and anatomical loca...

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Main Authors: Nike Walter, Susanne Baertl, Volker Alt, Markus Rupp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06274-6