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Can ct detect bone infection

2024-05-29 06:02:54
Ct is prescribed for bone pain.can it show infection of bone and muscle.or what blood test should I take.
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Yes it can, however it also needs blood panels and clinical images to correlate
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CT images, ESR and CRP with WBC

Answered2024-06-01 12:22:15

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CT scan can show many things including infection.

Answered2024-05-29 07:27:45

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ct scan can show bone infection which is chronically present ( more than 2 weeks old) . we need blood investigations like crp and esr for better understanding along with symptoms.

Answered2024-05-29 06:49:36

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Yes bone infection can be evaluated through CT scan

Answered2024-05-29 06:22:33

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Cbc, esr, crp

Answered2024-05-29 06:12:26

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Yes it can be evaluated

Answered2024-05-29 13:55:21

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