The second stress comes from the mixing of air into the whites, which causes the proteins to come out of their natural state. These denatured proteins gather together where the air and water meet and create multiple bonds with the other unraveled proteins, and thus become a foam, holding the incorporated air in place.
In addition to back pain, which is present in over 90% of patients with vertebral osteomyelitis, general symptoms may include one or a combination of the following constitutional symptoms: 1  Fever, chills, or shakes. 2  Unplanned weight loss. 3  Nighttime pain that is worse than daytime pain.ymptoms of vertebral osteomyelitis are highly variable depending on the patient, the location of the infection, and how far advanced it is. For example, while a fever is a typical symptom, some people may have no fever and others may run a high fever. In This Article: 1  Osteomyelitis, a Spinal Infection.
In adults, osteomyelitis often affects the vertebrae and the pelvis. In children, osteomyelitis usually affects the adjacent ends of long bones. Long bones (bones of the limbs) are large, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility. They include the femur and tibia in the legs and the humerus and radius in the arms. Osteomyelitis does not occur more commonly in a particular race or gender. However, some people are more at risk for developing the disease, including: People with diabetes.