In 3 patients in whom osteomyelitis "developed" after admission to the hospital, ... Roentgenograms on the 18th hospital day disclosed extensive periosteal reaction and bone destruction.

Acute osteomyelitis is uncommon in neonates. 1 The most common organism isolated is S. aureus. 1, ... periosteal reaction, soft tissue swelling.

The patient was afebrile, and findings on general medical and pulmonary examinations were unremarkable. A plain radiograph of the foot revealed dystrophic calcification in the soft tissues, with ...