Ever heard of Infectious Arthritis? We Tell You All About It

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Most people think that there is just one kind of Arthritis and some think that there are just two normal arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis but there are very few people who know that there are actually several types of arthritis unless they have one of the different types.

Infectious arthritis

One of the common types seen is that of the infectious arthritis, which is caused by germs such as a fungus, a virus, or a bacterium. While infectious arthritis usually only affect one joint, there have been cases where it does affect more the one and it will last for a long period of time unless it is treated right away.

When someone is suffering from infectious arthritis, they will notice that they are experiencing swelling in the joints along with pain. The doctors normally refer to this swelling as inflammation and it occurs where bones meet, or come together. Most people find that when they have infectious arthritis that they have it in their large joints such as their shoulders, their knees, or their hips. But then there is always the exception to the rule as infectious arthritis has been found in some fingers and ankles, which are smaller joints.

Who has a bigger risk of getting infectious arthritis

The fact is infectious arthritis does not show any favoritism as it affects both men and women of all ages. Basically, there is not a person alive that cannot end up suffering from infectious arthritis but there are some people who are more likely to get it then others. Those with certain conditions that can make it hard for them to fight infections are at big risk for infectious arthritis. Someone who is suffering from diabetes, AIDS, kidney disease, alcoholism, certain forms of cancer, and immune deficiency are more likely to end up with this type of arthritis.

Also, a person who already has another form of arthritis is at a greater risk of developing infectious arthritis, as there are already damaged joints that the germs would be attracted to.

It may sound strange but when you have a job were you closely work with plants, soil marine life and animals you have a slightly higher risk of getting infectious arthritis. But there is no need to avoid working under those circumstances because most people who handle these things will never get infectious arthritis, so there is no need to worry. We just tell you because when you ever do get symptoms like arthritis you need to inform you doctor of the kind of work you do.

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