Septic Arthritis
Staphylococcus, streptococcus and Salmonella (especially in sickle cell disease) cause septic arthritis.
What our notes say
- Staphylococcus, streptococcus and Salmonella (especially in sickle cell disease) cause septic arthritis. (Paediatrics end of fourth year special supplementary exam: August 2019, Paper On)
- Can lead to extraintestinal infections (meningitis, endocarditis, septic arthritis) (Mbmm3311 – Medical Bacteriology)
- Other Sites: Septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, peritonitis, or endocarditis. (Streptococcus pneumoniae: Characteristics, Pathogenesis, and Management)