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Joint infection (Beyond the Basics)
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Bacteria can cause an infection in both natural and artificial joints. Symptoms include pain and swelling with or without fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and may require removing an artificial joint and/or the tissue around it.
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neisseria gonorrhoeae, staphylococcus, staph, replacement, knee, hip
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Rated on: 1/19/2016 2:22:37 PM
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