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What is done for an adult strep infection in joints?
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Culture and antibiot: The "bug" should be identified in joint fluid and it's sensitivity to various antibiotics determined. Usually IV antibiotics are initially used, but a septic joint can lead quickly to arthritis, and in some cases orthopedic intervention is required. Paradoxically, I do see overdiagnosis of strep septic joints because it is a common contaminant from skin.
Answered 6/10/2014
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