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  • Title: [A case of gonococcal arthritis: Diagnostic difficulties and usefulness of synovial fluid PCR].
    Author: Rouanes N, Sanchez R, Cazanave C.
    Journal: Rev Med Interne; 2018 Jan; 39(1):54-56. PubMed ID: 28844395.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: The incidence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae septic arthritis remains low in the general population. Its clinical and microbiological diagnostic remains difficult. CASE REPORT: We report a 44-year-old man who presented with a monoarthritis of the right ankle. The diagnosis of gonoccocal septic arthritis was obtained by PCR from the joint fluid. Treatment with ceftriaxone was effective. CONCLUSION: In patients with high risk of N. gonorrhoeae infection, PCR for detection of gonorrhea in synovial fluid could potentially facilitate the diagnostic of gonococcal septic arthritis.
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