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Determining whether or not infection is present in bone can be especially difficult. Diagnosis begins with a history and physical examination in which both classic and \u2018secondary\u2019 findings suggesting invasion of microorganisms or a host response are sought. Serological tests may be helpful, especially measurement of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate in osteomyelitis, but all (including bone biomarkers and procalcitonin) are relatively non\u2010specific. Cultures of properly obtained soft tissue and bone specimens can diagnose and define the causative pathogens in diabetic foot infections. Newer molecular microbial techniques, which may not only identify more organisms but also virulence factors and antibiotic resistance, look very promising. Imaging tests generally begin with plain X\u2010rays; when these are inconclusive or when more detail of bone or soft tissue abnormalities is required, more advanced studies are needed. 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