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Septic Arthritis and Knee Pain – USMLE

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The relations between knee pain and septic arthritis

The second truly important sign that should never be ignored with knee pain is the presence of chills and fever, because that might indicate that a dangerous condition called septic arthritis is present.

Septic arthritis is a condition in which dangerous bacteria can leave the joint and enter vital organs such as the brain or the heart. And that may cause the death of the patient.

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