However, this activated immune system sometimes gets misdirected and attacks the tissues in joints, leading to inflammatory arthritis. Hence, most post-viral arthritis is an autoimmune phenomenon ...

As complaints of joint pains swell, docs have a hard time reassuring patients This season’s viral fever comes bundled with poly-arthritis (simultaneous pain in five joints). Those who routinely ...

In cases of acute arthritis, it is crucial to consider infectious causes, particularly viral infections. This recommendation was made by a team of rheumatologists led by Dr Matthias Wahle ...