Infectious arthritis is a general term that refers to joint inflammation caused by germs. This eMedTV article describes some of the different types of infectious arthritis (such as septic arthritis) and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
Causes of infectious arthritis may be bacterial, viral, or fungal. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides examples of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that may be infectious arthritis causes.
Symptoms of infectious arthritis may include such things as severe joint pain, fever, and a rash. This eMedTV Web page explains that the infectious arthritis symptoms a person has may differ depending on what's causing the arthritis.
There is no single test that can confirm a diagnosis of infectious arthritis. As explained in this eMedTV resource, however, imaging tests, synovial fluid testing, and other tests can be helpful for doctors who are diagnosing infectious arthritis.
In cases involving infectious arthritis, treatment may involve medications and joint drainage or surgery. This eMedTV article explains how different types of infectious arthritis are treated and includes links to additional information.
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