defining characteristics
Swollen, hot, monoarticular arthritis w/ passive motion; less uncommon – fever/chills
disease development
Generally hematogeous spread of bacteria or possible iatrogenic spread (joint injections for RA/OA)
potential causes
S. aureus Streptococci GN rods
epidemiology
risk factors
Recent trauma (animal/ human bites)
Immunocompromised RA/gout/sickle cell
IVDU
labimaging
Tap joint? Elevated WBC
Gram stain & cx
conventional treatment
Joint drainage (serial taps, open procedure)
Systemic Abs 2-4wks
