Invasion of joints by microorganisms; often as part of a systemic infection/disease
System(s) affected: musculoskeletal
Synonym(s): fungal arthritis; mycobacterial arthritis; subacute ...
Predominantly monoarticular (90%)
Fungal arthritis may present as a migratory polyarthritis, particularly with Coccidioides immitis and Histoplasma capsulatum
Oligoarticular reactive ar...
Fungal: Hospitalize for parenteral therapy
Mycobacterial: outpatient
Brucella: outpatient
A bedside arthrocentesis (minimally invasive) or arthroscopic drainage (benefit of debr...
Treatment of mycobacterial arthritis requires monthly CBC. Assess liver and kidney toxicity, and urinalysis
Verify normalization of inflammatory ...
Abdulaziz S, Almoallim H, Ibrahim A, et al. Poncet's disease (reactive arthritis associated with tuberculosis): retrospective case series and review of...
M00.9 Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
A18.02 Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
M00.80 Arthritis due to other bacteria, unspecified joint
B49 Unspecified mycosis
M06.9 Rheumatoid arthritis, ...
Infectious arthritis may present as fever of unknown origin.
Fungal joint infection may present with synovial thickening and tenderness. Erythema and pain may not be present.
Spinal TB c...
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