What causes knee osteoarthritis?
1. Infections
Infections are another cause of arthritis in the knee. Some viruses attack the cartilage causing it to break down. A cause of bacteria is strep throat. Bacteria can also invade the joint and cause a lot of inflammation, which can crack the cartilage and make it susceptible to breakage. Trauma to the joint can also cause a breakdown of the cartilage.
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