Fungal arthritis is inflammation of a joint by a fungus that has invaded the body and is growing in the normally sterile joint. Symptoms and signs include pain, redness, loss of range of motion, and swelling. Fungal arthritis is treated with antibiotics. Read more: Fungal Arthritis Article
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