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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 2/2007

01-04-2007 | Review

Septic arthritis in Western and sub-Saharan African children - a review

Author: Christopher B. D. Lavy

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 2/2007

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Abstract

This article reviews what is known about the incidence, aetiology, presentation, bacteriology and management of septic arthritis in children. It compares where possible the different presentations and characteristics of this condition in the Western and sub-Saharan African regions.
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Metadata
Title
Septic arthritis in Western and sub-Saharan African children - a review
Author
Christopher B. D. Lavy
Publication date
01-04-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-006-0169-9

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