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| definition of infectious arthritis |
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Definition
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| what is the most common type |
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Definition
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which type is more common in males?
femlaes? |
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Definition
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most common is age is above _
children account forr -% |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
bacteria invade the synovial space
attach to synovium and cartiledge
hyperplasia of synovium
release of inflamm cells and proteolytic enzymes
joint space is perfect for this infection and damage |
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Term
| routes of infection for IA |
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Definition
hematogenous
contiguous
direct innoculation |
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| what is the most common form of IA |
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Definition
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Term
| what defined the direct innoculation for IA |
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Definition
| directly from wound or surgery |
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| what type of route is an arthroscopy |
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Definition
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| what % of children have no predisposing factors |
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Definition
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| what are the diseases that predispose you for IA |
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Definition
| diabetes, cancer, SLE, renal failure, sickle cell |
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Term
| 4 points about nongonococaal |
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Definition
1- monoarticular (mostly knee)
2- mild fever
3-tenderness w/ or w/o erythema
4- joint effusions |
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what is the synovial WBC for nongonococaal?
gonococcal |
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Definition
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which type has raised WBCs in 50%?
which is fr pediatric patients? |
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Definition
1- 50% are migratory polyarticular
2- hgih fever
3- tenosynovitis
4- dermitis |
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Term
| what is the best culture for nongonococcal |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the best culture for gonococcal |
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Definition
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Term
| if you have chlamydia what shoudl you also be given |
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Definition
Zithromax 1 gm PO
Doxycycline ( 100mg BID for 7 days) |
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Definition
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| what is the med of choice for gonococcal |
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Definition
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| what oral meds may be used in gonococcal |
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Definition
| amoxil, doxycycline, tetracycline |
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