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Is is possible for arthritis to be caused by an injury that caused a bacterial infection?
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Yes: Bacteria can enter the bloodstream and settle in a joint causing "septic arthritis"...This is a medical emergency and requires joint fluid drainage for testing and intravenous antibiotics. Left undiagnosed and untreated the infection will destroy the joint. Common bacterial causes include gonorrhea, staph, and strep.
Answered 1/17/2012
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Yes: If there was an infection in a joint, you can develop septic arthritis.
Answered 7/10/2013
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