Nongonococcal Bacterial Arthritis
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When a joint becomes suddenly inflamed with intense pain and fever, prompt care is advisable, since nongonococcal bacterial arthritis is a joint infection caused by bacteria other than gonococcus, which can compromise its function.
Characteristic signs: intense joint pain, swelling, redness, warmth in the area, difficulty moving the joint, and frequently fever.
How the infection reaches it: the bacteria can reach the joint through the bloodstream, through a nearby wound, or after certain procedures.
Which specialist treats it? The rheumatologist and the orthopedist, with support from the internist, are the ones who study this type of arthritis. Because it is a condition that can progress rapidly, in the presence of a very swollen and painful joint it is prudent to seek care without delay.
Data on 168 doctors who treat nongonococcal bacterial arthritis
Which specialist treats nongonococcal bacterial arthritis?
Non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis is a joint infection caused by bacteria other than gonorrhea, which requires prompt attention. An orthopedist and an internal medicine physician or rheumatologist evaluate and treat this condition. If you have intense joint pain with swelling, warmth, and fever, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in nongonococcal bacterial arthritis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Michel Villatoro Villar
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is nongonococcal bacterial arthritis?
When a joint becomes suddenly inflamed with intense pain and fever, prompt care is advisable, since nongonococcal bacterial arthritis is a joint infection caused by bacteria other than gonococcus, which can compromise its function.
Which doctor treats nongonococcal bacterial arthritis?
Non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis is a joint infection caused by bacteria other than gonorrhea, which requires prompt attention. An orthopedist and an internal medicine physician or rheumatologist evaluate and treat this condition. If you have intense joint pain with swelling, warmth, and fever, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.