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Non-Gonococcal (Septic) Bacterial Arthritis
Alternate Names : Bacterial Arthritis, Septic Arthritis
Symptoms & Signs
NEWBORN OR INFANT
- voluntary immobility of the limb with the infected joint (pseudoparalysis)
- cries when infected joint is moved (example: diaper change causes crying if hip infected)
- irritability
- fever
CHILD OR ADULT
- intense joint pain
- joint swelling
- joint, redness
- voluntary immobility of the limb with the infected joint (pseudoparalysis)
- low-grade fever
Uncommon symptoms
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Gonococcal Arthritis
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• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• The Flu
Tests & Exams
• Arthroscopy
• Blood Culture
• Culture - Joint Fluid (Aspirate)
• Joint X-Ray
• Synovial Fluid Analysis
Other Topics
• Acute
• Aspiration
• Chronic
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
Review Date : 8/6/2003
Reviewed By : Megan E. B. Clowse, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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