Causing Pathogens and Symptoms: Bacterial Arthritis Overview
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What is the most common pathogen causing acute bacterial arthritis?

  • Pseudomonas
  • Streptococcus viridans
  • E. coli
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

    • Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with acute bacterial arthritis?

  • Joint redness
  • High-grade fever (correct)
  • Chills
  • Rash on palms and soles

    • What is a characteristic skin lesion seen in gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?

  • Small necrotic pustules on palms and soles (correct)
  • Red patches on arms
  • Ulcers on the back
  • Large blisters on palms and soles

    • Which of the following bacteria is NOT a common cause of reactive arthritis?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic procedure is essential for confirming septic arthritis?

    <p>Arthrocentesis and synovial fluid analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical symptoms associated with acute bacterial arthritis?

    <p>Intense joint pain, joint swelling, joint redness, unable to move the limb, low-grade fever, chills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of acute bacterial arthritis?

    <p>High-grade fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tenosynovitis and where is it commonly found in cases of gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?

    <p>Inflammation of the synovium that covers tendons; commonly found in the wrist, fingers, ankles, or toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic skin lesion seen in gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?

    <p>2 to 10 small necrotic pustules on palms and soles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common causes of reactive arthritis?

    <p>Preceding enteric infections (i.e. diarrhea) and preceding genitourinary infections (i.e. urethritis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reactive arthritis or Reiter's syndrome?

    <p>A painful form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in reaction to an infection by bacteria or virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone for diagnosing septic arthritis?

    <p>Arthrocentesis and synovial fluid analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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