All are true about septic ahritis except:
Correct Answer: E. coli is the commonest causative organism
Description: Ans. d. E. coli is the commonest causative organismIt is more common in children & malesStaphylococcus aureus is the commonest causative organism, other organism are strepto-pneumo & Gonococcus. Aspirate the joint & examine the fluid. A WBC & gram stain should be carried out immediately. Sample of fluid are also sent for full microbiological examination & tests for antibiotic sensitivity.
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