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Arthritis Risk Factor Assessment

Question Ten​

Infection: Are you prone to bacterial and/or viral infections?


 Yes

 No

Your Selection: Yes

If an infection caused by bacteria or a virus spreads to a joint, it can cause what is known as infectious or septic arthritis. While the incidence of infectious arthritis is low compared to other forms of arthritis, in some individuals, particularly those with a weakened immune system, an infection can spread through the blood stream into a joint or surrounding fluid. An infection can also trigger rheumatoid arthritis in a person with genetic links to the condition. Visit our Arthritis Types to learn more about Infectious Arthritis external link.

Your Selection: No

If an infection caused by bacteria or a virus spreads to a joint, it can cause what is known as infectious or septic arthritis. While the incidence of infectious arthritis is low compared to other forms of arthritis, in some individuals, particularly those with a weakened immune system, an infection can spread through the blood stream into a joint or surrounding fluid. Though this type of arthritis is more common in people prone to infections, anyone can get infectious arthritis. An infection can also trigger rheumatoid arthritis in a person with genetic links to the condition. Visit our Arthritis Types to learn more about Infectious Arthritis external link.

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