Adult Native Joint Septic Arthritis: A Nine-Year Retrospective Analysis in a Portuguese University Hospital

Introduction: Septic arthritis of a native joint represents a medical emergency. Drainage and effective antibiotic treatment are critical to avoid joint destruction and long-term impairment. The aim of this study was to evaluate epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with the diag...

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Main Authors: Ana Cipriano, Fábio Videira Santos, Rita Dias, André Carvalho, Ernestina Reis, Claudia Pereira, Ana Cláudia Santos, Ricardo Sousa, Miguel Araújo Abreu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2021-12-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/12998