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   What is septic arthritis?

   • Septic arthritis is a painful infection in a joint that can come from germs that travel through your bloodstream from another part of your body. Septic arthritis can also occur when a penetrating injury, such as an animal bite or trauma, delivers germs directly into the joint. Infants and older adults are most likely to develop septic arthritis.

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   How do you know if you have septic arthritis?

   • If septic arthritis occurs in an artificial joint (prosthetic joint infection), signs and symptoms such as minor pain and swelling may develop months or years after knee replacement or hip replacement surgery. Also, a loosening of the joint may occur, which causes pain while moving the joint or while putting weight on the joint.

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   What are the symptoms of septic arthritis in children?

   • Children with septic arthritis may present with local symptoms only or both local and systemic symptoms. Local symptoms: Pain, joint swelling, warmth, limited range of motion, limp, refusal to use or move the affected joint (pseudoparalysis) Systemic symptoms: Ill appearance, fever, tachycardia, fussiness/irritability, decreased appetite Physical

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   Nov 24, 2022 · Septic arthritis is a painful infection in a joint that can come from germs that travel through your bloodstream from another part of your body. Septic arthritis can also occur when a penetrating injury, such as an animal bite or trauma, delivers germs directly into the joint.

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   Oct 5, 2021 · Septic arthritis is inflammation in a joint that’s caused by an infection. Septic arthritis is a rare, but serious, complication of gout. Since both conditions may have similar symptoms, such as inflammation of the affected joint with redness and swelling, it can be difficult to tell them apart.

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   Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. Different types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi can infect a joint. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. Quick treatment with antibiotics is needed to halt the risk of joint damage.

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Symptoms of septic arthritis usually come on rapidly with intense pain, joint swelling, and fever. Septic arthritis symptoms may include: Chills. Fatigue and generalized weakness. Fever....

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   Aug 18, 2023 · Septic arthritis is also called pyogenic arthritis or bacterial arthritis. It typically affects the large joints of the hips and knees but can affect other joints, such as the shoulder or ankle, as well. Symptoms include severe pain and swelling, limited joint range of motion, fever, and chills.

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Septic arthritis is inflammation of the joints secondary to an infectious etiology such as bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial, viral, or other pathogens. It is usually monoarticular, however, polyarticular septic arthritis involving many or smaller joints may also occur.

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   Mar 10, 2022 · Infectious arthritis, also called septic arthritis, involves a sudden, severe infection of a joint. It can cause severe pain, swelling, a fever, and tissue damage and needs prompt treatment.