Posted on August 24, 2007 in Latest News
Septic Arthritis, which is also called infectious arthritis, is commonly caused by a bacterial infection. In rare cases it is also caused by a fungal or viral infection. The nature of this arthritis is very acute. It results in severe pain, inflammation, redness, fever and chills. The worst aspect of septic arthritis is that it can become a chronic condition. Symptoms of septic arthritis appear instantly in the form of joint swelling, intense joint pain and low-grade fever.
Knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, elbow, and finger joints are the parts that can be affected by septic arthritis. Usually only one joint is affected by this arthritis, but in some cases it may be more than one. Symptoms of septic arthritis appear instantly in the form of joint swelling, intense joint pain and low-grade fever.
One can be affected by septic arthritis at any age. An infant can also be affected by this arthritis. However, septic arthritis is uncommon from age 3 to adolescence.
Causes of Septic Arthritis:
Septic arthritis develops when the bacteria spread through the bloodstream to a joint. It also develops when the joint is directly infected by bacteria during an injury or a surgery.
Factors that increase your risk to septic arthritis are:
- A severe injury to a joint
- A joint surgery
- A joint replacement
- Bacterial infection
- Chronic illness or disease
- Intravenous (IV) drug abuse
- Medications that suppress the immune system
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sickle cell disease
If the treatment for septic arthritis is delayed the joints may get permanently damaged.
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