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Epidemiology of Septic Arthritis:

There are 20,000 cases a year in the United States. 56% of the cases reported are male and 45% of all cases are over the age of 65. Treatment options are available, but 1/3 of patients have lasting joint damage. The adult knee joint is the most common joint affected by this disease.

Microbiology:

Staphylococcus aureus is the etiological agent responsible for septic arthritis cases in the United States. Septic arthritis is found to be caused by any bacterial organism.