Joint infection Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertrophic osteoarthropy
A
Elevation of extremities above the head brings instant relief
Etiology - infection or neoplasm
2
Q
Disseminated gonococcal infection
A
Migratory polyarthritis
Skin lesions/Tenosynovitis/ Settling of arthritis in one joint
Gram stain - gram negative diplococci
Treatment - ceftriaxone
3
Q
Parvovirus B12
A
Acute onset Symmetrical Arthralgias last months IgG antibodies IgM antibodies - recent infection
