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Is it possible to get invasive staph from a needle poke without a visible abscess, and can this lead to septic arthritis? I was given Keflex for strep and rheumatic fever, and now I have joint pains in my right hip, knees, and right ankle. Could this be septic arthritis or a combination of strep and staph? My doctor said staph would have an abscess or be eradicated by the immune system. Additionally, I had an allergic reaction to Zpack and stopped smoking and drinking due to strep complications. My CBC results are good, and I have no previous medical problems. Should I be concerned about septic arthritis, or could this be reactive arthritis from the strep infection?

September 24th, 2024

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