M03: Postinfective and reactive arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhere
M03.2: Other postinfectious arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhere
Other postinfectious arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhere, covered under code M03.2, refer to joint conditions that develop after an infection caused by a disease classified under a different category. These could be bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. The infection, after affecting another part of the body, then triggers an inflammatory reaction within the joints resulting in arthropathies, which is a general term for diseases of the joints. Symptoms can present as typical joint-related symptoms like pain, swelling, stiffness, and sometimes reduced range of motion. The onset might be acute or chronic and the progression of the disease can vary depending on the type of triggering infection and the individual's overall health status. It can affect any joint in the body and is sometimes accompanied by other systemic symptoms associated with the initial infection.
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