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A 3-year-old girl presents with a limp for 1 week. Her mother reports she had a cold about 2 weeks ago. She is afebrile and otherwise well. Examination reveals limited and painful abduction and internal rotation of the right hip. Blood tests including FBC, ESR, and CRP are normal. X-ray of the hips is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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