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ModerateRheumatologySeptic arthritisuk-plab-1

A 54-year-old man presents with an acutely swollen, hot, painful right knee and fever of 38.3°C. He has difficulty weight-bearing and flexion is severely limited. There is no history of trauma. What is the most appropriate next step?

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