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Article: Arthritis, Infectious
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Arthritis, Infectious
What Is Infectious Arthritis?
How Common Is It?
Is Arthritis Contagious?
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis?
How Do Doctors Make the Diagnosis?
What Is the Treatment for Arthritis?
How Long Does the Infection Last?
Can Infectious Arthritis Be Prevented?
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Infectious arthritis (in-FEK-shus ar-THRY-tis) is a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the tissue and fluid within a
joint*
. The infection causes inflammation and can result in pain, swelling, and limited motion of the joint.
*joint
- is the structure where two or more bones come together, allowing flexibility and motion of the skeleton.
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