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What is the definition of Infectious Arthritis?
Infectious arthritis is joint pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Depending on the type of infection, one or more joints may be affected. Certain bacteria can cause a form of Infectious arthritis called reactive arthritis, which appears to be caused by the immune system reacting to bacteria, rather than by the infection itself. In reactive arthritis, joint inflammation develops weeks, months or even years after the infection. Reactive arthritis happens most commonly after infections of the genital and gastrointestinal tracts. To diagnose Infectious arthritis, your health care provider may do tests of your blood, urine, and joint fluid.
What are the alternative names for Infectious Arthritis?
  • Infectious arthritis
  • Septic arthritis
Who are the top Infectious Arthritis Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
Dr. Parasbhai D. Patel
Infectious Disease
Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
Dr. Parasbhai D. Patel
Infectious Disease

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-930-8337
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia.

Lawson A. Copley
Elite in Infectious Arthritis
Dr. Lawson A. Copley
Orthopedics
Elite in Infectious Arthritis
Dr. Lawson A. Copley
Orthopedics

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

2222 Welborn St, 
Dallas, TX 
214-559-5000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lawson Copley is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Copley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Toxic Synovitis.

 
 
 
 
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Daniel Wendling
Elite in Infectious Arthritis
Daniel Wendling
Elite in Infectious Arthritis
Daniel Wendling

CHU Gabriel Montpied

Clermont-ferrand, FR 

Daniel Wendling practices in Clermont-ferrand, France. Mr. Wendling is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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What are the latest Infectious Arthritis Clinical Trials?
High Resolution Thermographic Imaging as a Diagnostic Aid in Paediatric Infections of Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
High Resolution Thermographic Imaging as a Diagnostic Aid in Paediatric Infections of Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device

Summary: This is a pilot proof of feasibility study to explore the efficacy of High Resolution Infrared Thermographic Imaging (HRTI) to assist with the detection of musculoskeletal infections in children. In HRTI, a sensitive thermal camera is used to capture the temperature profile of the suspected infected body region in the form of images. In this study, a 10-second video will be recorded to allow dynam...

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BonE and Joint Infections - Simplifying Treatment in Children Trial
BonE and Joint Infections - Simplifying Treatment in Children Trial
Who is this study for: Patients with Septic Arthritis, Bone and Joint Infection, Osteomyelitis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Oral Cefalexin Only, IV Cefazolin or IV Flucloxacillin Followed by Oral Cefalexin
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: This is a multi- centre trial of children with bone and joint infections (BJIs) at eight major paediatric hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. The primary objective is to establish if in children with acute, uncomplicated BJIs, entirely oral antibiotic treatment is not inferior to initial intravenous (IV) treatment for 1 to 7 days followed by an oral antibiotic course in achieving full recovery...

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Published Date: May 13, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center