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ModerateRheumatologyAcute monoarthritis – septic arthritisuk-plab-1

A 40-year-old man presents with a painful, hot, swollen right knee that became acutely painful overnight. He has a fever of 38.2°C and is unable to bear weight. There is no history of trauma. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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