Risk of septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid - The British ...
Risk of septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid - The British ...
Risk of septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid - The British ...
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Septic Arthritis<br />
• Septic <strong>arthritis</strong> (SA) <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>in</strong> RA<br />
Explanations:<br />
• RA itself a risk for <strong>in</strong>fection<br />
• Damaged jo<strong>in</strong>ts more susceptible to colonisation<br />
• Presence <strong>of</strong> jo<strong>in</strong>t prostheses<br />
• Immunosuppressive therapy