Septic arthritis in Western and sub-Saharan African children - a review.
This article reviews what is known about the incidence, aetiology, presentation, bacteriology and management of septic arthritis in children. It compares where possible the different presentations and characteristics of this condition in the Western and sub-Saharan African regions.
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Christopher B D
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Private Bag 360, Blantyre, Malawi. chris.lavy@virgin.net
D017954:Africa South of the Sahara / Q000453:epidemiology; D000354:Africa, Western / Q000453:epidemiology; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000382:microbiology; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000382:microbiology