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What is the most common pathogen causing acute bacterial arthritis?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following bacteria is NOT a common cause of reactive arthritis?
What diagnostic procedure is essential for confirming septic arthritis?
What diagnostic procedure is essential for confirming septic arthritis?
What are the typical symptoms associated with acute bacterial arthritis?
What are the typical symptoms associated with acute bacterial arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of acute bacterial arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of acute bacterial arthritis?
What is tenosynovitis and where is it commonly found in cases of gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?
What is tenosynovitis and where is it commonly found in cases of gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?
What is the characteristic skin lesion seen in gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?
What is the characteristic skin lesion seen in gonococcal acute bacterial arthritis?
What are some common causes of reactive arthritis?
What are some common causes of reactive arthritis?
What is reactive arthritis or Reiter's syndrome?
What is reactive arthritis or Reiter's syndrome?
What is the cornerstone for diagnosing septic arthritis?
What is the cornerstone for diagnosing septic arthritis?
