Joint infection
- G1Not applicable
- G2Localized; local intervention indicated; oral intervention indicated (e.g., antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral); needle aspiration indicated (single or multiple)
- G3Arthroscopic intervention indicated (e.g., drainage) or arthrotomy (e.g., open surgical drainage)
- G4Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by an infectious process involving a joint.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10023216 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.