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How does septiceamia affect the joints?
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Bacteria in the blood becomes an issue to the joints if the joints themselves get infected- that would be a septic joint. That requires surgery and long-term antibiotics. Joint replacements can be susceptible to infection also.
Answered 10/10/2021
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