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An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure CRP in synovial fluid and serum. Other data collected included signalment and clinicopathological findings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Synovial CRP concentrations were significantly lower in the osteoarthritis group versus the IMPA or bacterial infective arthritis groups. There was no significant difference in synovial CRP levels between the bacterial infective and IMPA groups. Serum CRP was positively associated with synovial CRP in IMPA cases. In the IMPA and bacterial infective arthritis groups, synovial neutrophil count was positively associated with synovial CRP concentration. 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