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What causes a septic hip?
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Infection: Usuallythis infection occurs by being spread from a blood infection, .
Answered 4/29/2014
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Infection: A septic hip refers to an infection inside the hip joint. Infections are most commonly caused by bacteria or viruses. A bacterial infection will require aggressive treatment- usually surgery and intravenous antibiotics for an extended period of time.
Answered 6/16/2019
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