Four bacteria causing septic arthritis are N. gonorrhoeae, Viridans Streptococci, S. pneumoniae, and S. agalactiae. Various patient groups are susceptible to Streptococcus-induced septic arthritis.
Neljä bakteeria, jotka aiheuttavat septistä artriittia, ovat N. gonorrhoeae, Viridans Streptococci, S. pneumoniae ja S. agalactiae. Eri potilasryhmät ovat alttiita Streptococcus-lajien aiheuttamille septisille artriiteille.
| Front | Name (4) bacteria which cause septic arthritis |
|---|---|
| Back | N.gonorrhea Viridans Streptococci S.pneumoniae S.agalactiae Streptococcus species are associated with septic arthritis in the following patients: Immunocompromised (immunosuppressive|steroid therapy) Diabetics IV drug users Young (≤ 2 years old) Old (≥ 65 years old) |
Tags: microbiology
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