In simple words: Postmeningococcal arthritis is joint inflammation that happens after you've had meningococcal disease, a serious infection. It causes painful, swollen joints and makes it hard to move.It's caused by bacteria called meningococci, which spread through close contact like coughing or kissing.

Postmeningococcal arthritis is a form of arthritis that occurs as a residual effect of meningococcal disease.It involves inflammation and swelling of the joints and is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. The bacteria spread through close contact with an infected person.

Example 1: A patient presents with joint pain, swelling, and limited range of motion following recovery from meningococcal meningitis. Lab tests confirm postmeningococcal arthritis., A teenager experiences persistent knee pain and swelling weeks after a diagnosed case of meningococcal disease. The physician diagnoses postmeningococcal arthritis., A child who recently recovered from meningococcal septicemia develops arthritis in multiple joints. Cultures are negative, but based on the recent history, the diagnosis is postmeningococcal reactive arthritis.

Documentation should include signs and symptoms, history of meningococcal disease, physical exam findings (joint swelling, tenderness, range of motion), lab results (cultures, imaging studies), and treatment plan.