Acute septic arthritis in children.

Background: Acute septic arthritis is a health-care problem in growing children. The aim of the present study was to determine the demographic features, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and outcome of children suffering from acute septic arthritis.

Methods: Retrospective review of consecutive admissions of children < or =14 years of age with a bacteriologically and/or radiologically confirmed diagnosis of septic arthritis during the 10 year period, January 1997-December 2006 at King Fahad Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City was undertaken.

Physician's perceptions of fever in children. Facts and myths.

Objective: To ascertain the knowledge and attitude of physicians, regarding fever in children.

Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was mailed to 600 randomly selected pediatricians, family practice physicians, emergency medicine physicians and general practitioners, who practice in Saudi Arabia. Appropriateness of responses to questions was determined on the basis of current medical literature.