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ModerateRheumatologySeptic arthritisuk-plab-1

A 62-year-old man with rheumatoid arthritis and a prosthetic knee joint presents with an acutely swollen, hot and very painful knee. He is febrile at 38.5°C. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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