What does AHO mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Signs and symptoms of AHO may include fever, swelling over the affected area, redness, warmth to the touch, pain or tenderness in the affected area, difficulty using the affected part of the body, fatigue, joint stiffness or limited range of motion.

The primary cause of AHO is bacteria entering through a break in the skin or soft tissue that eventually spreads to one or more bones. The bacteria most often responsible for this type of infection comes from other areas on the body or from outside sources such as food. It typically enters through open wounds such as scrapes or cuts. It can also enter through dental procedures or surgical incisions.

A doctor will typically diagnose AHO with a physical exam, imaging tests such as an X-ray, MRI scan or CT scan, laboratory tests such as a blood test to check for elevated white blood cells count and cultures taken from samples taken from the infected area.

Treatment options for AHO include antibiotics to fight off bacteria causing infection along with surgery to debride (clean out) any dead tissue and repair any damaged tissue in order to restore functioning in that part of the body if needed. Surgeries may also involve inserting plates, pins or screws into bones if needed to help hold things together during healing process.

The prognosis after receiving treatment for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis depends on how quickly it was detected and treated, but generally most people recover fully with no long term effects within two to three weeks after starting antibiotics treatment. Following recovery proper follow up care with your doctor should be maintained as there may be a risk of relapse if treatment is not continued properly.