JAPMA
HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Article
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Services
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Hirsch, E.
Right arrow Articles by Lenet, M. D.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Hirsch, E.
Right arrow Articles by Lenet, M. D.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 79, Issue 4 190-194, Copyright © 1989 by American Podiatric Medical Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Gonococcal arthritis case report

E Hirsch, M Sherman and MD Lenet

In the case reported, the diagnosis of gonococcal arthritis unfolded over the course of 1 week and was not fully conclusive until presumptive therapy was initiated. Although the clinical, microbiologic, and immunologic characteristics of gonococcal arthritis can be differentiated from other types of bacterial arthritides, not all textbook symptoms are present at one time in one particular case. There also are subtle signs that are involved. In this case study, there was little definitive evidence that stood out to confirm the diagnosis. It was the interdependence of a complete history, serologic and radiographic studies, clinical presentation, and demographic considerations that led to an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of gonococcal arthritis.




HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright © 1989 by the American Podiatric Medical Association.