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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Acute osteomyelitis of long bones commonly affects the
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The correct answer is  Metaphysis of long bones is the earliest and most common site involved in osteomyelitis. x ray showing acute osteomyliyis of long bones ref : maheswari 9th ed