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Definition of Septic arthritis
Septic arthritis: Joint inflammation caused by infection from blood poisoning (sepsis) or from infection within the affected joint itself, or as a side effect of infection in other body tissues. Treatment includes antibiotic medications and surgical drainage. Also known as pyarthosis and suppurative arthritis. Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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