Gonococcal Arthritis treatment in León

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Gonococcal arthritis is an inflammation of the joints caused by the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection. The bacterium can reach the joints through the blood and cause pain and inflammation.

How it presents: it can affect one or several joints and, at times, be accompanied by skin lesions or discomfort in the tendons.

Common signs:

Joint pain and swelling
Warmth and redness in the area
Difficulty moving the joint
General malaise

Who to see? The rheumatologist is the professional who studies joint inflammation, including that of infectious origin. In the face of pain and swelling in a joint accompanied by fever or malaise, especially with a history of exposure, the appropriate step is to seek timely medical care.

Related specialties: Rheumatologist