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[[Chills]] may occur, but are uncommon. | [[Chills]] may occur, but are uncommon. | ||
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! Clinical history !! Joints involved !! Most likely microorganism | |||
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|align=center| Intravenous drug use | |||
|align=center| Involvement of axial joints(e.g. sternoclavicular or sacroiliac joint) | |||
|align=center| Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus | |||
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|align=center| Sexual activity | |||
|align=center|Tenosynovial component in hands, wrists, or ankles | |||
|align=center|Neisseria gonorrhoeae | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Septic arthritis should be considered whenever one is assessing a patient with joint pain. Usually only one joint is affected (monoarthritis) however in seeding arthritis, several joints can be affected simultaneously; this is especially the case when the infection is caused by staphylococcus or gonococcus bacteria.
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
Symptoms usually come on quickly. There is a fever, and joint swelling that is usually in just one joint. There is also intense joint pain, which gets worse with movement.
Symptoms in newborns or infants:
- Cries when infected joint is moved (example: diaper change causes crying if hip joint is infected)
- Fever
- Inability to move the limb with the infected joint (pseudoparalysis)
- Irritability
Symptoms in children and adults:
- Inability to move the limb with the infected joint (pseudoparalysis)
- Intense joint pain
- Joint swelling
- Joint redness
- Low fever
Less Common Symptoms
Chills may occur, but are uncommon.
| Clinical history | Joints involved | Most likely microorganism |
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| Intravenous drug use | Involvement of axial joints(e.g. sternoclavicular or sacroiliac joint) | Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus |
| Sexual activity | Tenosynovial component in hands, wrists, or ankles | Neisseria gonorrhoeae |