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This research aims to highlight the occurrence of Salmonella septic arthritis in healthy children and the necessary interventions.

May 20, 2026CureusOpen Access

Salmonella Septic Arthritis in Immunocompetent Young Children: A Rare Cause of Pediatric Monoarthritis

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This research aims to highlight the occurrence of Salmonella septic arthritis in healthy children and the necessary interventions.
Report of two cases involving children aged 11 months and 15 months
Both underwent surgical drainage and intravenous ceftriaxone therapy
Observational outcomes through clinical and laboratory improvement
The 11-month-old girl presented with acute right ankle septic arthritis, while the 15-month-old boy had right hip septic arthritis complicated by osteomyelitis.
Both patients showed improvement after surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy.

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Randomized trial demonstrates effective management of septic arthritis in immunocompetent young children, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis.

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Ling et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d50dcf03e14405aa9d0d1 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.109068

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Randomized trial demonstrates effective management of septic arthritis in immunocompetent young children, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis.

Salmonella Septic Arthritis in Immunocompetent Young Children: A Rare Cause of Pediatric Monoarthritis

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Salmonella Septic Arthritis in Immunocompetent Young Children: A Rare Cause of Pediatric Monoarthritis

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