Infectious / Septic Arthritis - Causes - Symptoms - Treatment Options

Infectious arthritis is caused by a germ (bacteria, virus, or fungi) that travels through the body to a joint.

Septic arthritis is an infection that travels through the bloodstream to a joint.

Septic arthritis is an inflammation of a joint caused by bacterial invasion (but not the bacterium that causes gonorrhea).

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Fungal arthritis is an inflammation of a joint caused by infection by a fungus. Fungal or mycotic arthritis is a very rare condition and may be caused by any of the invasive fungi. These organisms may affect bone or joint tissue. One or more joints may be affected, with the large weight-bearing joints, especially the knee, most commonly affected.

Fifth disease is a viral illness with mild symptoms and a blotchy rash. The rash begins on the cheeks and spreads to the arms and legs. Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It often affects preschoolers or school-age children during the spring.

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Tuberculous arthritis is an infection of the joints caused by tuberculosis. The joints most frequently involved are the spine, hips, knees, wrists, and ankles. Most cases involve just one joint. Tuberculosis involving the spine is often referred to as Pott's disease. The hunchback of Notre Dame had a gibbous deformity (humpback) thought to have been caused by tuberculosis.

Viral arthritis is inflammation of the joints that results from a viral infection. The duration is usually short, and it usually disappears on its own without any lasting effects. Symptoms include joint pain and joint swelling of one or more joints. In general, the arthritis is mild. However, there is no known way to prevent viral arthritis.

With infectious arthritis, a bacterium, virus or other infection directly invades the joint and causes pus to form there, from Healthlink - Medical College of Wisconsin.

Infectious arthritis is inflammation in a joint resulting from bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of synovial or periarticular tissues, from Merck Manual.

Infectious arthritis normally affects only one joint, but sometimes affects more. It does not usually last a long time if it is treated early, from The Arthritis Society.

Nongonococcal infectious arthritis is an acute or subacute illness with potentially significant morbidity and mortality. Bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi can cause the disease. Both healthy and individuals with predisposing conditions can be infected. It typically is a monoarticular disease, but, in approximately 10% of patients, it affects multiple joints, from eMedicine.