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Katyanochek1 [597]
3 years ago
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Why does septic arthritis mostly affect the knee?

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1 answer:
LuckyWell [14K]3 years ago
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Septic arthritis can<span> be caused by </span>bacterial<span>, viral or fungal infections. </span>Bacterial<span>infection with Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is the </span>most<span> common </span>cause<span>. ... Your body's reaction to the infection — including inflammation that </span>can<span> increase pressure and reduce blood flow within the </span>joint<span> — contributes to the </span>damage<span>.</span>
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