Septic Arthritis Overview

Septic Arthritis Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests
Reviewed By Steve Lee, DO

Definition

Septic arthritis is an inflammation of a joint caused by a bacteria infection other than gonorrhea.


Symptoms

The onset of the symptoms is usually rapid with joint swelling , intense joint pain , and low-grade fever.

Symptoms in newborns or infants:

  • Unable to move the limb with the infected joint (pseudoparalysis)
  • Cries when infected joint is moved (example: diaper change causes crying if hip infected)
  • Irritability
  • Fever

Symptoms in children and adults:

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Encyclopedia: Septic Arthritis

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Septic arthritis is the invasion of a joint by an infectious agent which produces arthritis. The usual etiology is bacterial, but viral, mycobacterial, and fungal arthritis occur occasionally. Bacteria are carried by the bloodstream from an infectious focus elsewhere, introduced by a skin lesion that penetrates the joint, or by extension from adjacent tissue . Micro-organisms must reach the synovial membrane of a joint. This can happen in any of...
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Septic Arthritis?
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Last year I had Septic arthritis of the hip following the birth of my son,...

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