Fungal arthritis is rare.
Only 23 cases of candidal arthritis have been reported. Arthritis in coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, and sporotrichosis is characterized pathologically by a granulomatous synovitis. The involved joints have a boggy, swollen appearance, and their motion is limited. Patients have a history of chronic pain. Sporotrichotic arthritis often occurs without previous overt lung or skin involvement.