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His labs are remarkable for a leukocytosis to 12.0, elevated ESR (45mm/hr) and CRP (28mg/dL) and urinalysis showing 2+ leukocyte esterase. You suspect non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis as the most likely cause and have called the rheumatology service to confirm the diagnosis. You do not know the results of the arthrocentesis that the fellow ... ................
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