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septic arthritisAcute inflammation of one or more joints caused by infection. Suppurative arthritis may follow certain bacterial infections; joints become swollen, hot, sore, and filled with pus, which erodes their cartilage, causing permanent damage if not promptly treated by giving antibiotics, draining the pus, and resting the joint. Nonsuppurative arthritis can accompany several diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi; joints become stiff, swollen, and painful to move. Treatment includes rest, drugs, and, in the case of tuberculosis, orthopedic care to prevent skeletal deformity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The clinical manifestations of invasive disease in patients with CA-MRSA disease from clone A were pneumonia with empyema, osteomyelitis, bacteremia, and septic arthritis. Patients may have lung involvement (manifesting as breathlessness, chest pain, or hemoptysis), septic arthritis (with joint pain and swelling), or hepatic or splenic abscesses (possibly with ,jaundice). Chronic septic arthritis caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. |
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