Fever in Pediatrics — 7yo Child | Pediatric Rheumatology | SMLE Q#18518
SMLE Question #18518
Pediatrics
Pediatric Rheumatology
Objective: OBJ-1767
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-year-old child develops migratory joint pain and swelling 2 weeks after an untreated sore throat with fever. Pain started in the right knee, improved within 2 days, then moved to the left knee with painful range of motion. Examination shows mild warmth and swelling of the right knee and tenderness of the left knee. Which organism is most likely responsible for this presentation?
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