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Basic Facts About Fungal Arthritis

Fungal arthritis facts
• Fungal arthritis  is inflammation of a joint by a fungus microorganism that has invaded the body and is growing in the normally sterile joint.
• Fungal arthritis can be caused by the spread of fungus through the bloodstream or by directly inserting fungus into a joint.
• Fungal arthritis in people with normal immune systems is rare.
• Symptoms of fungal arthritis include pain, heat, swelling, warmth, redness, and loss of range of motion of the affected joint.
• Fungal arthritis is diagnosed by analyzing affected joint fluid.
• Fungal arthritis is treated with antifungals that are directed against the precise fungal microbe that is causing the joint infection.
• The outlook for fungal arthritis is directly related to how much damage occurs to the cartilage and bone of the joint. Earlier treatment leads to optimal outcomes.

What is fungal arthritis
Fungal arthritis is inflammation of a joint by a fungus microorganism that has invaded the body and is growing in the normally sterile joint. Fungal infection of a joint is a serious condition that can lead to permanent damage to the joint with loss of function. Fungal arthritis is also referred to as mycotic arthritis.

 Causes Of Fungal Arthritis
Fungal arthritis is usually caused by the fungus traveling through the bloodstream to reside in the joint. This manner of infection through the blood is referred to as hematogenous spread.
Alternatively, if medication that is contaminated by fungus is directly injected into the joint, fungal arthritis can result. This manner of infection by directly injecting the fungus into the joint is referred to as exogenous inoculation. Rarely, fungal infection can result from a contaminated prosthesis used in joint replacement surgery.
Fungal organisms that can cause fungal arthritis include Candida, Aspergillus, and Exserohilum species.

What are fungal arthritis symptoms and signs
Symptoms of fungal arthritis include pain, heat, swelling, warmth, redness, and loss of range of motion of the affected joint. The most common joint to develop fungal arthritis is the knee joint. Fever may or may not be present.
Symptoms of fungal arthritis typically become manifest weeks to months after the initial infection of the joint. Ultimately, fungal arthritis can potentially permanently damage the involved joint.

  Treatment  Options For  Fungal Arthritis
Fungal arthritis is treated with antifungals that are directed against the precise fungal microbe that is causing the joint infection. Examples of antifungals for fungal arthritis include amphotericin B, fluconazole (Diflucan), and caspofungin (Cancidas). Adequate drainage of the infected joint is an additional essential part of the treatment. This generally requires orthopedic surgical procedures.


 Prevention Of  Fungal Arthritis
Fungal arthritis can be prevented by minimizing the risks of immune suppression and avoiding intravenous drug abuse. Fungal arthritis can also be prevented by active sterilization measures by companies producing injectable medications.

 Risks For Developing Fungal Arthritis 
Fungal arthritis in people with normal immune systems is rare. One risk for developing fungal arthritis in such people is the accidental injection of medications that are contaminated with fungus microbes in the vials used.
People with abnormally suppressed immune systems are at risk for fungal infections, including fungal arthritis. This includes people with severely low white blood count (neutropenia),HIV infection drug abusers, and those taking chronic cortisone medication.

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