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Polyarticular septic arthritis.

J H Epstein, B Zimmermann, G Ho

    The Journal of Rheumatology
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Polyarticular septic arthritis, affecting 19% of adult cases, commonly involves the knee and Staphylococcus aureus. Patients with underlying rheumatic diseases face a significantly higher mortality risk from this severe joint infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Polyarticular septic arthritis is a severe joint infection affecting multiple joints.
    • It represents 19% of adult septic arthritis cases, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most common pathogen.
    • Specific bacteria like Pneumococcus and Streptococcus are more frequently associated with polyarticular involvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present clinical features of nongonococcal polyarticular septic arthritis in adult patients.
    • To review the literature on polyarticular bacterial joint infections.
    • To highlight the increased mortality associated with polyarticular septic arthritis, especially in patients with rheumatic diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series of seven adult patients with nongonococcal polyarticular septic arthritis.

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  • Comprehensive literature review of polyarticular septic arthritis in adults.
  • Analysis of joint involvement, causative microorganisms, and patient outcomes, including mortality rates.

    • Main Results:

    • The knee was the most frequently affected joint, similar to monoarticular septic arthritis.
    • Staphylococcus aureus was the most common microorganism isolated.
    • Five of seven patients had underlying rheumatic diseases, and the immediate mortality rate was 57%.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyarticular septic arthritis carries a higher mortality rate (23%) compared to septic arthritis in general (9%).
    • Patients with polyarticular infection superimposed on rheumatoid arthritis have a particularly high mortality rate (56%).
    • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for improving outcomes in these complex cases.