After several weeks to months of being infected with the bacteria, some people not treated with antibiotics develop recurrent attacks of painful swollen joints that last anywhere from a few days to a few months. The arthritis usually affects weight-bearing joints, most commonly the knee. About 10 percent to 20 percent of untreated patients may go on to develop chronic arthritis.
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