Diagnostic accuracy of the leukocyte esterase test for native joint septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Backgrounds Diagnosing infectious arthritis, including native joint septic arthritis (NJSA) and prosthetic joint infections (PJI), is challenging but critical due to significant morbidity and mortality risks. The leukocyte esterase (LE) test shows promise as a quick, inexpensive…