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Review
. 2025 Sep;39(3):449-463.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2025.05.001. Epub 2025 Jun 30.

Native Joint Septic Arthritis

Benzi Estipona  1 , Grant Logan Collins  2 , Sai Sivapalan  2 , Scott Montgomery  3 , Talha Riaz  4
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Native Joint Septic Arthritis

Benzi Estipona et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2025 Sep.

Abstract

Native joint septic arthritis is an infectious condition requiring timely diagnosis and management to prevent irreversible joint damage. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of septic arthritis, focusing on pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies.

Keywords: Native joint septic arthritis; Septic arthritis; Staphylococcus aureus.

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