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Is it possible to have subacute or chronic infectious bursitis with the infection being contained only to the bursa and not spreading?
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Yes: Bursal infections are generally confined to the bursa (or "small sac") in which they originate. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 6/24/2019
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