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History Examination Prepubertal children especially <5 years Fever, tachycardia Functional disability Weight loss, bruising, lymphadenopathy, or abdominal mass Duration >4 weeks Altered spine shape or mobility Recurrent or worsening pain Vertebral or intervertebral tenderness Early morning stiffness and/or gelling Limp or altered gait Night pain Neurologic symptoms Fever, weight loss, malaise Bladder or bowel dysfunction Postural changes: kyphosis or scoliosis Limp or altered gait
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