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SEPTIC ARTHRITIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
  • Bones and Joints
  • Animal Diseases
CONT

Septic arthritis develops when bacteria or other tiny disease-causing organisms (microorganisms) spread through the bloodstream to a joint. It may also occur when the joint is directly infected with a microorganism from an injury or during surgery. The most common sites for this type of infection are the knee and hip.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
  • Os et articulations
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Infection à pyogènes au sein d'une articulation dans la cavité synoviale.

Spanish

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