Validation of Septic Knee Monoarthritis Prediction Rule in a Lyme Disease Endemic Area
Conclusions
The septic knee arthritis clinical prediction rule accurately distinguished between septic and Lyme arthritis in an endemic area. Clinical application may reduce unnecessary invasive diagnostic procedures.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
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