Septic ahritis in a 2 year old child is often caused by-
Hemophilous influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
Gonococi
Pneumococci
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria are the most common pathogens in acute skeletal infections. o The microbial spectrum is deverse in suppurative ahritis, but staphylococcus aureus infection is most common. Salmonella is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in children with sickle cell anemia.