The following features are indicative of Gonococcal arthritis:
fever
joint pain
pain in the hands
pain in the wrists
burning during urination
single joint pain
skin rash
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Common Causes of Gonococcal arthritis
The following are the most common causes of Gonococcal arthritis:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria
Risk Factors for Gonococcal arthritis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Gonococcal arthritis:
sexually active teen girls
age over 80 years
diabetes mellitus
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
use of immunosuppressive medication
intravenous drug abuse
recent joint surgery
hip or knee prosthesis
skin infection
HIV infection
Prevention of Gonococcal arthritis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Gonococcal arthritis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
by practicing safer sex
Occurrence of Gonococcal arthritis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Gonococcal arthritis cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Gonococcal arthritis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Gonococcal arthritis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Gonococcal arthritis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Gonococcal arthritis:
WBC count (White blood cell): Measures the number of white blood cells in the body
ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate): Measures how quickly erythrocytes settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample
Ultrasound: Can be done and is effective at detecting joint effusions
Blood culture: Can be positive in up to half of patients with septic arthritis
Complications of Gonococcal arthritis if untreated
Yes, Gonococcal arthritis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Gonococcal arthritis is left untreated:
persistent joint pain
Medicines for Gonococcal arthritis
Below is the list of medicines used for Gonococcal arthritis:
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Gonococcal arthritis:
Avoid sexual intercourse: Helps in preventing gonorrhea
practice safer sex
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Gonococcal arthritis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Gonococcal arthritis:
Antibiotic therapy: To suppress the infection
Time for Treatment of Gonococcal arthritis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Gonococcal arthritis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Within 1 week
Is Gonococcal arthritis Infectious?
Yes, Gonococcal arthritis is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
sexual transmission
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Gonococcal arthritis.