HIV, PrEP, and Hep C Specialists

Keep Your Tissues Healthy and Strong

When it comes to bone health, doctors will usually prescribe plenty of milk and calcium-rich foods. But when your bones are under attack from the bacteria that causes osteomyelitis (MRSA), you'll want the board-certified infectious disease specialist, J Agustin Lacson, MD, helping you to treat and manage the disease.

It's a Rare Disease - How Did I Get It?

The bacteria that infects your bones is staphylococcus aureus, commonly called staph, and travels to your bones after infecting your skin and being introduced into the bloodstream.

Osteomyelitis Symptoms

• Fever, irritability, fatigue
• Nausea
• Tenderness around the affected bone
• Swelling around the affected bone
• Decreased range of motion
• Severe back pain, especially at night

People with diabetes, HIV, or rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk.

What Else Should I Know?

Only 2 in 10,000 people become infected with osteomyelitis, so when these symptoms occur, you'll want to set up an appointment, even if it's just to rule it out.

The first step in treatment is having the diagnosis - from there, we can focus on stopping the infection with antibiotics, surgery, or both. Call (863) 385-6700 to make your appointment.