An unexpected opportunity can turn an old friend into a foe: septic arthritis caused by Neisseria macacea

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Any patient presenting with acute, non-traumatic joint pain, swelling, and fever needs prompt evaluation and diagnosis for septic-type arthritis to enable effective treatment. Septic arthritis is primarily caused by bacteria and is frequently the most destructive form of acute arthritis, which requires rapid treatment. Although larger joints such as the hip and knee are more frequently...

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• Amoebic Infections and Treatments
• Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
• Immune Response and Inflammation
• Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
• Microbial infections and disease research
• Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
• Reproductive tract infections research
• Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

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c8aaff9a-9813-5650-8f27-a0c05d4fa2e3

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-3344691/v1