The following features are indicative of Salmonella arthritis:
joint pain
swelling in joints
joints stiffness
eye inflammation
skin problems on palms and soles
low back pain
inflammation of the prostate gland or cervix
enthesitis
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Common Causes of Salmonella arthritis
The following are the most common causes of Salmonella arthritis:
genetic mutation in HLA-B27 gene (Human Leukocyte Antigen B27)
Salmonella enteritidis bacteria infection
chlamydia infection
shigella infection
yersinia infection
Risk Factors for Salmonella arthritis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Salmonella arthritis:
hereditary effect
being male
common in age 20-40 years
Prevention of Salmonella arthritis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Salmonella arthritis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
storage of food at proper temperature
use condoms during sexual activities
Occurrence of Salmonella arthritis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Salmonella arthritis cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Salmonella arthritis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Salmonella arthritis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Salmonella arthritis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Salmonella arthritis:
Physical examination: To diagnose signs and symptoms of inflammation of joints
Blood tests: To diagnose antibodies associated with type of arthritis
X-ray: To diagnose signs for arthritis
Ultrasound: To detect infection caused by Salmonella enteritidis bacteria
Complications of Salmonella arthritis if untreated
Yes, Salmonella arthritis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Salmonella arthritis is left untreated:
joint damage
Medicines for Salmonella arthritis
Below is the list of medicines used for Salmonella arthritis:
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Salmonella arthritis:
storage of food at proper temperature
Use condoms during sexual activities: Helps to prevent bacterial infections
Do strengthening exercises: To increase joint support by developing muscle near joints
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Salmonella arthritis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Salmonella arthritis:
Physical therapy: Helps to increase joints flexibility and reduce stiffness
Time for Treatment of Salmonella arthritis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Salmonella arthritis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 6 months - 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Salmonella arthritis.