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What is Septic arthritis

2018-01-14 11:45:02
My New Born baby(25 days old) got Septic Arthritis and his knee joint is swollen. What is the consequences and what possibly go wrong? What is the treatment for Septic Arthritis?
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It means bacterial infection in the joint space. It's a pretty serious condition and requires IV antibiotic therapy for atleast 2-3 weeks.

Answered2018-01-17 12:53:13

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