Arthritis in children: comparison of clinical and biological characteristics of septic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Conclusions There were no sufficiently reliable predictors for differentiating between SA and JIA at onset. The outcomes were different; JIA should be considered in cases of poor disease evolution after antibiotic treatment and joint aspiration.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Editor's choice, Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: infectious diseases, Rheumatology Original article Source Type: research