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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of infectious arthritis
- A rundown of how infectious arthritis is diagnosed and treated
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
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Definition
Infectious arthritis, which is sometimes called septic arthritis or pyogenic arthritis, is a serious infection of the joints characterized by pain, fever, occasional chills, inflammation and swelling in one or more joints, and loss of function in the affected joints. It is considered a medical emergency.
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