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Pathogens causing infectious arthritis include Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococci, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and anaerobes to name a few.
The classical presentation of infectious arthritis is acute onset of pain, warmth and swelling of a single joint, which may also be accompanied by reduction in the range of motion; fever and chills may be present.
Synovial fluid aspiration is the most important test for diagnosing infectious arthritis and should be done for all patients suspected of having infectious arthritis.
Appropriate antibiotic treatment should be started once specimens for microbiology studies are obtained.
For further information regarding the management of Infectious Arthritis, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
The classical presentation of infectious arthritis is acute onset of pain, warmth and swelling of a single joint, which may also be accompanied by reduction in the range of motion; fever and chills may be present.
Synovial fluid aspiration is the most important test for diagnosing infectious arthritis and should be done for all patients suspected of having infectious arthritis.
Appropriate antibiotic treatment should be started once specimens for microbiology studies are obtained.
For further information regarding the management of Infectious Arthritis, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.