Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

Septic arthritis is an infection that affects one or more joints. Bacteria most often cause it, although fungi and viruses may cause it in rare situations. Certain factors can increase your risk.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results showed septic knee revisions, specifically explantations, were more expensive and had longer length of ...

Parvimonas micra, a Gram-positive anaerobic coccus, is increasingly recognised as a pathogen implicated in a range of invasive infections. Traditionally regarded as part of the normal oral and ...

Septic arthritis is a rare condition involving an infection in the fluid inside joints and surrounding tissues. It leads to pain, tenderness, and swelling and may cause joint damage. Prompt medical ...

Background. Late-onset chronic (low-grade) periprosthetic joint infections are often accompanied by unspecific symptoms, false-negative cultures or nonspecific low values of serum biomarkers. This may ...

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Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Sudden onset joint pain can be caused by arthritis, infections, or other chronic conditions. Septic arthritis is a medical emergency that can lead ...

On March 6, 2017, the New Jersey Department of Health received reports from a hospital that three patients who had been admitted for treatment of septic arthritis had all received intra-articular ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication that occurs when chemicals released into the bloodstream to stop an infection cause widespread inflammation. (1) Symptoms of sepsis include a fever, a fast ...