septic arthritis

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What is septic arthritis?

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

Alternative Names:

Bacterial arthritis; Non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with septic arthritis?
What are the symptoms associated with septic arthritis?
What are the treatment options for septic arthritis?
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Gout, Gonorrhea & Septic Arthritis - STDs Community
- Jun 03, 2011
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- Mar 29, 2010
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Septic Arthritis cause... - Arthritis Community
- Sep 15, 2009
So, Maybe this isn't the correct forum, but try and bear with me. So, About a month ag...
Septic Arthritis - Orthopedics Community
- Aug 09, 2011
Last year I got septic arthritis in my left knee. Had 10 bouts of surgery on my knee to was...
Could I have Septic Arthritis? - Arthritis Community
- May 23, 2009
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- Jul 24, 2009
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bursitis in hip joint - Orthopedics Community
- May 20, 2010
My friend has hip bursitis.....is it possibly septic bursitis? A few years ago he was treat...
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- Jul 23, 2008
my mother is a dialasis patient while in hospital recently contracted ecoli,septic arthriti...
Granuloma - Dermatology Community
- Sep 20, 2008
I have two red bumpy sores. One in my forearm and another in my back. I think it might be G...
Age 2 Sore Knee Joint - Orthopedics Community
- Feb 07, 2008
My daughter is aged 2 and has been complaining of a sore knee joint for the past 2-3weeks. ...
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