streptococcal joint infection

Streptococcal Joint Infection

Streptococcal joint infection, a form of septic arthritis, is an acute and potentially destructive condition of the joints caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly Streptococcus…
staphylococcus aureus joint infection

Staphylococcus aureus Joint Infection

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading bacterial cause of joint infections, frequently resulting in septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections (PJI). Its ability to adhere to…
septic arthritis

Septic Arthritis

Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis, is a rapidly progressing joint infection caused primarily by bacterial pathogens. The condition involves invasion of the synovial…
peptostreptococcus joint infection

Peptostreptococcus Joint Infection

Peptostreptococcus joint infection, a rare but significant cause of septic arthritis, arises from the infiltration of anaerobic gram-positive cocci into the synovial cavity. As a…