Arthritis (part 2)

Question 1

Answer 1

Immune - Mediated Arithritis

Question 2

Answer 2

Osteoarthritis

Question 3

Answer 3

Infectious Arthritis

Question 4

Immune - Mediated Arthritis occurs when

Answer 4

the immune system targets the body’s protein instead of germs

• cause unknown

Question 5

Immune - Mediated Arthritis symptoms

Answer 5

lameness, multiple joint pain, joint swelling, fever, malaise, and anorexia

Question 6

Immune - Mediated Arthritis Dignosis

Answer 6

combination of radiograhpy, biopsy, arthrocentesis, and serological testing

Question 7

Immune - Mediated Arthritis Treatment

Answer 7

anti - inflammatory medications and immune-suppressive agents

Question 8

Osteoarthritis Definition

Answer 8

AKA dengerative joint disease

• when cartilage in the joint is broken down
• most common type of arthritis
• occurs mostly in older animals and humans

Question 9

Osteoarthritis treatment

Answer 9

non-steroidal, antiinflammatories, polysulfated glycosaminaglycans, intra-articluar steroids, and IV hyaluronic acid

Question 10

Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Answer 10

swelling, joint, scarring, restricted motion

• bones rubbing together causing pain

Question 11

Why are scientists researching arthritis

Answer 11

• tools that aid in diagnosing arthritis
• treatments that work to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis
• drugs that may help prevent, slow down, or reverse joint damage