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E. coli septic arthritis

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About E. coli septic arthritis.

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coli* septic arthritis is an acute, potentially destructive bacterial infection of the synovial joint space caused by the Gram-negative bacillus *Escherichia coli*.

It most commonly affects large weight-bearing joints—such as the knee or hip—and predominantly occurs in older adults, immunocompromised individuals, or patients with pre-existing joint disease or recent invasive urologic procedures.

Pathophysiologically, the organism typically seeds the vascular synovial membrane via hematogenous dissemination from a primary urinary tract or gastrointestinal source, though it may also arise from direct inoculation.

The infection manifests clinically with rapid-onset severe joint pain, swelling, erythema, localized warmth, and restricted range of motion, frequently accompanied by fever and marked purulent synovial fluid effusion.

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