5 Questions
What is the main microbial cause of fungal arthritis?
Sporothrix schenkii
Which pathogen is associated with gonococcal arthritis?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What is the most common mode of transmission for gonococci?
Sexual transmission
Which virulence factor of Neisseria gonorrhoeae inactivates secretory IgA?
IgA protease
In which population does gonococcal arthritis commonly occur?
Young healthy individuals, more in females
Test your knowledge of microbial causes of arthritis with this quiz. Learn about the main pathogens responsible for bacterial and fungal arthritis, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Sporothrix schenkii.
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