Septic polyarthritis: presentation of three cases

  • Nadia Riscanevo Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Elisa Novatti Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Janet Flores Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Diego Baenas Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Francisco Caeiro Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Verónica Saurit Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Cecilia Álvarez Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Alejandro Alvarellos Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Keywords: Polyarticular septic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, synovial fluid

Abstract

Polyarticular septic arthritis is defined as the infection of two or more joints, almost always of bacterial etiology and hematogenous spread. It is considered a medical emergency, which should be recognized early, avoiding the spread of infection, associated with high mortality and the risk of joint structural damage. We present three cases of polyarticular septic arthritis, highlighting the importance of clinical suspicion and early synovial fluid study for diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobials, joint evacuation and joint lavage.

Author Biographies

Nadia Riscanevo, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Elisa Novatti, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Janet Flores, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Diego Baenas, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Francisco Caeiro, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Verónica Saurit, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Cecilia Álvarez, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service
Alejandro Alvarellos, Private University Hospital of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Rheumatology Service

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Published
2020-09-01
How to Cite
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Riscanevo N, Novatti E, Flores J, Baenas D, Caeiro F, Saurit V, Álvarez C, Alvarellos A. Septic polyarthritis: presentation of three cases. Rev. Argent. Reumatol. [Internet]. 2020Sep.1 [cited 2025Jan.21];31(3):32 -35. Available from: https://ojs.reumatologia.org.ar/index.php/revistaSAR/article/view/393