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Which parameter is NOT used to differentiate between infection and inflammation in synovial fluid analysis?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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 are the three haematological parameters used to differentiate between sepsis and synovitis?
What is the characteristic appearance of synovial fluid in cases of infection?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a main category that causes joint sepsis?
What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?
What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?
Which category of joint sepsis is more common in young animals?
Which category of joint sepsis is more common in young animals?
What are the presenting signs of joint infection?
What are the presenting signs of joint infection?
Which factor is important to consider in foals with joint sepsis?
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 is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?
What are the clinical signs of joint sepsis?
What are the clinical signs of joint sepsis?
Why is it important to find the cause 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?
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 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 are the three main categories that cause joint sepsis?
What is the primary method of contamination of joints 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 infection?
What are the clinical signs of joint infection?
What is the approximate rate of joint infection following surgery?
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?
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?
Why is it important to find the cause of joint sepsis?
What are the presenting signs 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 is the primary method of contamination of joints in foals with joint sepsis?
What are the clinical signs of 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?
What is the typical timeframe for the onset of clinical signs of iatrogenic joint infection post-surgery?
