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Septic ahritis in a 2 year old child is often caused by-

A
Hemophilous influenzae
B
Staphylococcus aureus
C
Gonococi
D
Pneumococci
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria are the most common pathogens in acute skeletal infections. o The microbial spectrum is deverse in suppurative ahritis, but staphylococcus aureus infection is most common. Salmonella is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in children with sickle cell anemia.

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