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ABCs of: Septic Arthritis

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ABCs of: Septic Arthritis – Understanding The Facts Behind

With an estimated incidence of 6 cases per 100,000 people annually in developed countries, septic arthritis is the infection of one or more joints by a pathogenic agent; either by direct inoculation or through haematogenous spread.

Our fact sheet covers the fundamentals of septic arthritis, from its presentation in patients to common differentials and management.

Septic Arthritis Fact SheetDownload

Credits

Content – Mufaro Mutoti; Design – Chia Yen Lek (SIGMUM Committee of 2021/2022)

References

  1. Grundlingh J & Young T. Septic arthritis. BMJ Best Practice. Feb 2021. https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/445. Last accessed 29 March 2021.

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