20 Questions
What type of medical specialty deals with inflammation of muscles, bones, and joints?
Rheumatology
Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the muscles?
Myositis
Which risk factor is NOT commonly associated with bone infections?
Chronic joint pain
What bacteria is commonly responsible for causing osteomyelitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which patient population is at risk for Salmonella osteomyelitis?
Sickle cell anemia patients
What imaging technique is commonly used to aid in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis?
X-ray
In Lyme disease, which characteristic rash may develop known as the 'bull's-eye rash'?
'Erythema migrans' rash
What is the primary trigger for inflammation in gout?
Hyperuricemia
'Podagra' refers to inflammation in which specific joint?
Metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe
What is the gold standard for diagnosing gout?
Aspiration of a joint showing urate crystals
What is the typical incubation period of Lyme disease?
2-4 weeks
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing gout?
High purine diet
How is osteomyelitis primarily treated?
Surgical drainage of abscesses
What is the main difference between hematogenous and contiguous osteomyelitis?
Cause of infection
Which diagnostic method is considered the gold standard for confirming gout?
Aspiration of joint with urate crystals
What characteristic symptom differentiates chronic from acute gout attacks?
Joint stiffness in the morning
In Lyme disease, which body system can be involved during the early disseminated stage?
Nervous system
What are the common symptoms that patients with Lyme disease may present?
Fever, muscle pain, and joint swelling
What is the primary cause of inflammation in gout?
Excessive uric acid levels
What is the condition where cartilage has limited ability to repair due to being avascular?
Gout
Test your knowledge on musculoskeletal infections and inflammatory disorders, including common conditions like gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Learn about rheumatology, myositis, osteomyelitis, and how bacterial infections can affect bones.
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