A comprehensive review of septic arthritis: causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches

• Autores: Dayana Guadalupe Méndez Cárdenas, Karla Estrella España Cuasapaz, William Fernando Córdova Pastás, Valeria Valentina Satama Andrade, Pablo Andres Montaño Ucho, María José Bravo Cofre, Carlos Alejandro Rojas Merchan
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 4, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.34896/RSI.2025.63.90.001
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  • español

    Esta revisión exhaustiva tiene como objetivo sintetizar la comprensión actual de las causas, las estrategias de diagnóstico y los enfoques de tratamiento para la artritis séptica, destacando la importancia de la intervención temprana para mejorar los resultados de los pacientes y reducir la carga de esta grave enfermedad.

  • English

    This comprehensive review aims to synthesize the current understanding of the causes, diagnostic strategies, and treatment approaches for septic arthritis, highlighting the importance of early intervention in improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of this serious condition.

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