BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuViral arthritisInfectious arthritis - viralViral arthritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of a joint caused by a viral infection.SwellingSwelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Causes Arthritis may be a symptom of many virus-related illnesses. It usually disappears on its own without any lasting effects.ArthritisArthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article It may occur with infection by:Enterovirus Dengue virus Dengue virusDengue fever is a virus-caused disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Dengue in its mild form causes fever and a rash and lasts about a week. Severe...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis B Hepatitis BHepatitis B is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Other types of viral hepatitis ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis C Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver. Other types of viral hepatitis include:Hepatitis AHepatitis BHepat...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Human immunodeficiency virusHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When a person becomes infected with HIV, the ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Human parvovirus Mumps MumpsMumps is a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Rubella RubellaRubella, also known as the German measles, is an infection in which there is a rash on the skin. Congenital rubella is when a pregnant woman with rub...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Alphaviruses, including chikungunya Cytomegalovirus CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a disease caused by a type of herpes virus.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Zika virus Zika virusZika is a virus passed to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, rash, and red eyes (conjunctivitis)....Read Article Now Book Mark Article Adenovirus Epstein-Barr virus Ebola virusEbola virusEbola is a severe and often deadly disease caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding, and often, death. Ebola can occu...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Note: This list is not all inclusive.It may also occur after immunization with the rubella vaccine, which is typically given to children.While many people are infected with these viruses or receive the rubella vaccine, only a few people develop arthritis. No risk factors are known. Symptoms The main symptoms are joint pain and swelling of one or more joints.Joint painJoint pain can affect one or more joints.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Exams and Tests A physical examination shows joint inflammation. A blood test for viruses may be performed. In some cases, a small amount of fluid may be removed from the affected joint to determine the cause of the inflammation.Physical examinationDuring a physical examination, a health care provider checks your body to determine if you do or do not have a physical problem. A physical examinati...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Joint inflammationJoint pain can affect one or more joints.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment Your health care provider may prescribe pain medicines to relieve discomfort. You may also be prescribed anti-inflammatory medicines.If joint inflammation is severe, aspiration of fluid from the affected joint may relieve pain.AspirationAspiration means to draw in or out using a sucking motion. It has two meanings:Breathing in a foreign object (for example, sucking food into the air...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Outlook (Prognosis) The outcome is usually good. Most viral arthritis disappears within several days or weeks when the virus-related disease goes away. When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your provider for an appointment if arthritis symptoms last longer than a few weeks.Open ReferencesReferencesGasque P, Guillot X. Viral arthritis. In: Firestein GS, Budd RC, Gabriel SE, Koretzky GA, McInnes IB, O'Dell JR, eds. Firestein and Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 121.Ohl CA. Infectious arthritis of native joints. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 103.AllVideoImagesTogThe structure of a joint - illustration Joints, particularly hinge joints like the elbow and the knee, are complex structures made up of bone, muscles, synovium, cartilage, and ligaments that are designed to bear weight and move the body through space. The knee consists of the femur (thigh bone) above, and the tibia (shin bone) and fibula below. The kneecap (patella) glides through a shallow groove on the front part of the lower thigh bone. Ligaments and tendons connect the three bones of the knee, which are contained in the joint capsule (synovium) and are cushioned by cartilage. The structure of a jointillustrationShoulder joint inflammation - illustration An inflammation of the shoulder joint can cause pain and restricted joint movement.Shoulder joint inflammationillustrationThe structure of a joint - illustration Joints, particularly hinge joints like the elbow and the knee, are complex structures made up of bone, muscles, synovium, cartilage, and ligaments that are designed to bear weight and move the body through space. The knee consists of the femur (thigh bone) above, and the tibia (shin bone) and fibula below. The kneecap (patella) glides through a shallow groove on the front part of the lower thigh bone. Ligaments and tendons connect the three bones of the knee, which are contained in the joint capsule (synovium) and are cushioned by cartilage. The structure of a jointillustrationShoulder joint inflammation - illustration An inflammation of the shoulder joint can cause pain and restricted joint movement.Shoulder joint inflammationillustrationA Closer Look Rheumatoid arthritis - InDepth(In-Depth)Viral encephalitis(Alt. Medicine)Psoriasis-In-Depth(In-Depth)Lyme disease and related tick-borne infections - InDepth(In-Depth)Fibromyalgia - InDepth(In-Depth)Tai chi(Alt. Medicine)Rubella(Alt. Medicine)Selenium(Alt. Medicine)Mononucleosis(Alt. Medicine)Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)(Alt. Medicine) Tests for Viral arthritis Rheumatoid factor (RF)Blood differential testWBC countRelated Information Arthritis(Condition)Mumps(Condition)Rubella(Condition)Hepatitis B(Condition)Osteoarthritis - InDepth(In-Depth)Hepatitis - InDepth(In-Depth) Review Date: 12/31/2023 Reviewed By: Jatin M. 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Viral arthritisInfectious arthritis - viralViral arthritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of a joint caused by a viral infection.SwellingSwelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Causes Arthritis may be a symptom of many virus-related illnesses. It usually disappears on its own without any lasting effects.ArthritisArthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article It may occur with infection by:Enterovirus Dengue virus Dengue virusDengue fever is a virus-caused disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Dengue in its mild form causes fever and a rash and lasts about a week. Severe...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis B Hepatitis BHepatitis B is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Other types of viral hepatitis ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis C Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver. Other types of viral hepatitis include:Hepatitis AHepatitis BHepat...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Human immunodeficiency virusHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When a person becomes infected with HIV, the ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Human parvovirus Mumps MumpsMumps is a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Rubella RubellaRubella, also known as the German measles, is an infection in which there is a rash on the skin. Congenital rubella is when a pregnant woman with rub...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Alphaviruses, including chikungunya Cytomegalovirus CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a disease caused by a type of herpes virus.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Zika virus Zika virusZika is a virus passed to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, rash, and red eyes (conjunctivitis)....Read Article Now Book Mark Article Adenovirus Epstein-Barr virus Ebola virusEbola virusEbola is a severe and often deadly disease caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding, and often, death. Ebola can occu...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Note: This list is not all inclusive.It may also occur after immunization with the rubella vaccine, which is typically given to children.While many people are infected with these viruses or receive the rubella vaccine, only a few people develop arthritis. No risk factors are known. Symptoms The main symptoms are joint pain and swelling of one or more joints.Joint painJoint pain can affect one or more joints.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Exams and Tests A physical examination shows joint inflammation. A blood test for viruses may be performed. In some cases, a small amount of fluid may be removed from the affected joint to determine the cause of the inflammation.Physical examinationDuring a physical examination, a health care provider checks your body to determine if you do or do not have a physical problem. A physical examinati...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Joint inflammationJoint pain can affect one or more joints.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment Your health care provider may prescribe pain medicines to relieve discomfort. You may also be prescribed anti-inflammatory medicines.If joint inflammation is severe, aspiration of fluid from the affected joint may relieve pain.AspirationAspiration means to draw in or out using a sucking motion. It has two meanings:Breathing in a foreign object (for example, sucking food into the air...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Outlook (Prognosis) The outcome is usually good. Most viral arthritis disappears within several days or weeks when the virus-related disease goes away. When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your provider for an appointment if arthritis symptoms last longer than a few weeks.Open ReferencesReferencesGasque P, Guillot X. Viral arthritis. In: Firestein GS, Budd RC, Gabriel SE, Koretzky GA, McInnes IB, O'Dell JR, eds. Firestein and Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 121.Ohl CA. Infectious arthritis of native joints. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 103.