Understanding Joint Sepsis

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Which parameter is NOT used to differentiate between infection and inflammation in synovial fluid analysis?

Red blood cells (correct)

Total leucocytes

Neutrophils

Total proteins

What is the reference interval for total leucocytes count in synovial fluid analysis for septic arthritis?

100-1000 x10^3 /uL

20-200 x10^3 /uL (correct)

10-100 x10^3 /uL

50-500 x10^3 /uL

Which of the following is a primary common cause of joint sepsis in foals?

Umbilicus infection (correct)

Inflammation

Premature birth

Infection from the dam

What is the primary access point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream in young foals?

Umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard treatment for joint sepsis in calves?

Joint lavage Signup and view all the answers

What parameter is used to determine if a patient with synovial fluid culture needs further hospitalization?

Antibiotic response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of performing sensitivity testing on synovial fluid culture?

To determine the antibiotic response Signup and view all the answers

What are the three haematological parameters used to differentiate between sepsis and synovitis?

Total leucocytes, neutrophils, total proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of synovial fluid in cases of infection?

Turbid and lacking in viscousity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main category that causes joint sepsis?

Inflammatory Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?

1-2% Signup and view all the answers

Which category of joint sepsis is more common in young animals?

Haematogenous Signup and view all the answers

What are the presenting signs of joint infection?

Swollen joint with effusion and lameness Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is important to consider in foals with joint sepsis?

Failure of passive transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?

Bacterial spread through the blood stream Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs of joint sepsis?

Joint effusion, heat, and lameness Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to find the cause of joint sepsis?

To determine the appropriate treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of joint sepsis in foals?

Inflammatory arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post surgery?

10-14 days Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories that cause joint sepsis?

Traumatic, Iatrogenic, Haematogenous Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?

Bacteria entering the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs of joint infection?

Swollen joint with effusion, lameness, heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?

1-2% Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post surgery?

10-14 days Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to find the cause of joint sepsis?

To determine the most effective antibiotic treatment because prognosis depends on quick action Signup and view all the answers

What are the presenting signs of joint sepsis?

Swollen joint with effusion, lameness Signup and view all the answers

What are the three haematological parameters used to differentiate between sepsis and synovitis in synovial fluid analysis?

Total leucocytes, neutrophils, and total proteins. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference interval for total leucocytes count in synovial fluid analysis for septic arthritis?

20-200 x10^3 /uL of total leucocytes. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of neutrophils is indicative of septic arthritis in synovial fluid analysis?

Greater than 90%. Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for total proteins in synovial fluid analysis for septic arthritis?

4.0 - 8+ g/dL. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of synovial fluid in cases of infection?

Clear yellow, not turbid or viscous. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary access point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream in young foals?

Umbilicus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?

Spread of infection from umbilicus. Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs of joint sepsis?

Inflammation, pain, lameness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post-surgery?

Varies, but usually within a few days. Signup and view all the answers

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Which parameter is NOT used to differentiate between infection and inflammation in synovial fluid analysis?

What is the reference interval for total leucocytes count in synovial fluid analysis for septic arthritis?

Which of the following is a primary common cause of joint sepsis in foals?

What is the primary access point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream in young foals?

What is the gold standard treatment for joint sepsis in calves?

What parameter is used to determine if a patient with synovial fluid culture needs further hospitalization?

What is the primary purpose of performing sensitivity testing on synovial fluid culture?

What are the three haematological parameters used to differentiate between sepsis and synovitis?

What is the characteristic appearance of synovial fluid in cases of infection?

Which of the following is NOT a main category that causes joint sepsis?

What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?

Which category of joint sepsis is more common in young animals?

What are the presenting signs of joint infection?

Which factor is important to consider in foals with joint sepsis?

What is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?

What are the clinical signs of joint sepsis?

Why is it important to find the cause of joint sepsis?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of joint sepsis in foals?

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post surgery?

What are the three main categories that cause joint sepsis?

What is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?

What are the clinical signs of joint infection?

What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post surgery?

Why is it important to find the cause of joint sepsis?

What are the presenting signs of joint sepsis?

What are the three haematological parameters used to differentiate between sepsis and synovitis in synovial fluid analysis?

What is the reference interval for total leucocytes count in synovial fluid analysis for septic arthritis?

What percentage of neutrophils is indicative of septic arthritis in synovial fluid analysis?

What is the normal range for total proteins in synovial fluid analysis for septic arthritis?

What is the characteristic appearance of synovial fluid in cases of infection?

What is the primary access point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream in young foals?

What is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?

What are the clinical signs of joint sepsis?

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post-surgery?

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