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This document discusses pediatric septic arthritis. Key points: - Septic arthritis requires urgent treatment to prevent joint destruction. The most common cause is Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. - Diagnosis involves history, physical exam, labs (ESR, CRP elevated but not definitive), imaging like MRI to detect concurrent infections, and arthrocentesis of the joint. - Treatment involves IV antibiotics initially followed by oral antibiotics, along with open arthrotomy, irrigation, and debridement of the inf
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- normasusana
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