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Sep 2026
Tuberculosis of the knee in an immunocompetent adult: a case report
Abstract Osteoarticular tuberculosis (TB) is a rare but serious form of extrapulmonary TB that often presents with nonspecific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and an increased risk of joint destruction. We report a case of knee TB in an immunocompetent patient, underscoring the diagnostic challenges and emphasiz...
R. Bounhir, I. Habboubat, E. Benaissa et al.
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