Septic arthritis is an inflammation of a joint caused by a bacteria infection other than gonorrhea...to top Septic arthritis develops when bacteria spreads through the bloodstream to a joint. It may also occur when the joint is...
Bacteria most commonly target your knee, though other joints can be affected by septic arthritis, including your ankle, hip, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Young children and older adults are most likely to develop septic arthritis. To treat septic arthritis and...