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Tuberculous Arthritis


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Alternate Names : Granulomatous Arthritis

Tuberculous Arthritis Diagnosis & Tests

A physical examination indicates joint inflammation.

Tests:

Joint X-rays consistent with destructive arthritis
Positive tuberculin skin test (also called PPD)
Aspiration of fluid in the joint (shows tuberculosis bacteria on a culture or stain and many white blood cells on cell count)
Biopsy of the joint (may show numerous tuberculosis bacteria)

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Diseases & Conditions

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• Arthritis
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• Spinal Cord Trauma

Tests & Exams

• Joint X-Ray
• PPD Skin Test

Other Topics

• Aspiration
• Fever
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
• Muscle Atrophy
• Muscle Cramps
• Pain Medications
• Physical Examination
• Sweating - Excessive
• Symptomatic

Review Date : 7/22/2002
Reviewed By : Sonya Shin, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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