Septic (infectious) Arthritis Flashcards by Tim Dola

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Joints can become infected through the spread of infection from other parts of the body (hematogenous spread) or directly through trauma or surgical instrumentation

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Septic (infectious) Arthritis

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Septic (infectious) Arthritis

Causative agents

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S. aureus causes most adult joint infections

Followed by
1. Streptococci
2. Gram (-) organisms

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Septic (infectious) Arthritis

Risk Factors

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80yrs of age with comorbidities
DM
Previous trauma to joints
Joint replacement
Coexisting arthritis
Diminished host resistance contribute to the development of an infected joint

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