Infectious Arthritis - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
July 24, 2008 · Filed Under arthritis · Comments Off
Nongonococcal infectious arthritis is an acute or subacute illness with potentially significant morbidity and mortality. Bacteria, mycobacteria, and fungi can cause the disease. Both healthy individuals and individuals with predisposing conditions can be infected. Nongonococcal infectious arthritis is typically a monoarticular disease, but, in approximately 10% of patients, it affects multiple joints. Without treatment, the condition results in joint destruction. Read more
