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Septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Author: Abdulaziz Al-Ahaideb

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2008

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There is an increasing number of rheumatoid patients who get septic arthritis. Chronic use of steroids is one of the important predisposing factors. The clinical picture of septic arthritis is different in immunocompromised patients like patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The diagnosis and management are discussed in this review article.

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Title: Septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Author: Abdulaziz Al-Ahaideb
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-3-33

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