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Bilateral knee septic arthritis: Was it from sternal wound?

Han Hong Chong
Published in: Clinical case reports (2018)
Polyarticular septic arthritis is a rare but life-threatening condition and should not be underestimated. Clinicians should look for potential source of infection, either local spread or hematogenous distribution. However, this should not delay the main treatment for septic arthritis.
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