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Reactive vs Infective Arthritis?
A
REACTIVE Arthritis- eg. C.Diff (2-4 wks ) post GI infection, or Shigella . from an over zealous immune system. give NSAIDS
INFECTIVE Arthritis- eg. Lime disease, Gonoccocal. Give Antibiotics
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warm, swollen joints
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inflammatory
2
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Pseudo (CPPD) gout DDX?
what should you be considering?
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Ask for Hypothyroidism coz its a precipitating factor.
hemochromatosis too !!
Over 70yrs–> at risk for CPPD.
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Is parvovirus symmetric?
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yes!
4
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Avid jogger + Upstate NY
1 joint + rash (erythema mygrans)??
A
LIME DISEASE!!
Gonnococal?
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