Acute Arthritis in Children: How to Discern between Septic and Non-Septic Arthritis?
The term septic arthritis refers to an infection of the synovial space. This is an infrequent condition in healthy children, but it should be considered a medical emergency potentially leading to irreversible articular damage. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and antimicrobial treatment play a crucial ro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Children |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/10/912 |