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Viral arthritis

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Definition:

Viral arthritis is inflammation of the joints that results from a viral infection.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Arthritis may be a symptom of many virus-related illnesses. It usually disappears on its own without any lasting effects.

It may be associated with mumps , rubella , human parvovirus, and Hepatitis B .

It may also occur after immunization with rubella vaccine. This is a common form of childhood joint discomfort.

• Review Date: 4/27/2007
• Reviewed By: Steve Lee, DO, Rheumatology Fellow, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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