In this article we are going to explore Polyarthritis, a topic that has generated a lot of interest in recent years. From its impact on society to its implications on popular culture, Polyarthritis has captured the attention of people of all ages around the world. As we continue to move into the 21st century, Polyarthritis has become a focal point for debates and discussions in various fields, from politics to science. Through this article, we will seek to analyze in depth the different aspects of Polyarthritis and understand its relevance today.
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Specialty | Rheumatology |
Polyarthritis is any type of arthritis that involves 5 or more joints simultaneously. It can be associated with autoimmune conditions; it may be experienced at any age and is not sex specific.
Polyarthritis is often caused by an auto-immune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus erythematosus, or other inflammatory rheumatic diseases, like crystal arthropathies. It can also be caused by cancer or various medications.
Another cause of polyarthritis is infection, which may be viral or bacterial. Viruses that cause polyarthritis include alphaviruses, such as chikungunya virus, Sindbis virus and Ross River virus. Arthritis caused by bacterial infection of the joint is termed septic arthritis and does not commonly affect multiple joints. It may notably be cause by gonococcus. Bacteria can also cause polyarthritis not by directly infecting the joints; instead, infection located elsewhere in the body can cause immune reaction, which becomes the direct cause of the inflammation of joints. This form or arthritis is called reactive and often coexists with inflammation of the urethra, and of the conjuctiva in the eye.