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Septic arthritis
A condition characterized by the inflammation of a joint that is caused by infection, typically a large joint such as the knee or hip.
Is a type of:Arthritis
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Bones
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