[Septic arthritis in newborns and infants--clinical epidemiology]

Septic arthritis in 99 newborns and 58 infants was analyzed epidemiologically. Multiple localization of septic process has been found in 37.4% of newborns and 16.0% of infants included in this study. The hip joint, knee and shoulder were affected most frequently in both groups. In 45.2% of newborns septic condition of the skin and in 37.1% otitis media was the source of infection. In infants septic arthritis was related to otitis media in 36.8%, septic condition of the skin in 23.3% and respiratory tract infection also in 23.3%. Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequent joint aspirate culture finding.