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A 62-year-old woman was hit by a ball while playing tennis
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A 35-year-old woman presents to you with a limp. She lifts up her pant leg to show you a swollen, erythematous knee joint, and she states she has had mild fever at home. While you are taking her history, you ascertain that she recently fell down the stairs and sprained her ankle. She is sexually active.
Which of the following is true about septic arthritis?
- Septic arthritis is usually polyarticular.
- It occurs most commonly in women who are sexually active.
- In adults, the most commonly affected joint is the knee.
- Direct inoculation from trauma or surgery is the most common cause.
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