Title: Streptococcal Myositis or Septic Arthritis in A Young Child: A Diagnostic Challenge
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Septic bacterial arthritis is an orthopaedic emergency, requiring aggressive management. It is characterised by joint pain, swelling and weakness. Untreated, the condition has significant mortality and morbidity [1]. Delayed treatment leads to increased likelihood of systemic and local sequelae; cartilage can be destroyed within days [2]. Treatment is by urgent and aggressive joint washout, debridement and extended antibiotic therapy.
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جستجوی آنتی ژن پلی ساکاریدی استر پتوکک گروه آ در مایع مفصلی بیماران مبتلا به آرتریت
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