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Degenerate neutrophils are present in large numbers. A few mononuclear cells and synoviocytes can also be seen. Phagocytosed cocci are present within a degenerate neutrophil and macrophage when the slide is examined under high power (×100 objective).

Degenerate neutrophils are present in large numbers. A few mononuclear cells and synoviocytes can also be seen. Phagocytosed cocci are present within a degenerate neutrophil and macrophage when the slide is examined under high power (×100 objective).

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|l1=Neutrophils

|q2=What is the most likely diagnosis?

|q2=What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Septic arthritis

Septic arthritis

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|l2=Septic Arthritis

|q3=What specific diagnostic technique will yield the best chance of a definitive diagnosis?

|q3=What specific diagnostic technique will yield the best chance of a definitive diagnosis?

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Synovial fluid is as or more likely to yield positive cultures than synovial membrane samples if this protocol is followed.

Synovial fluid is as or more likely to yield positive cultures than synovial membrane samples if this protocol is followed.

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|l3=Septic Arthritis#Diagnosis

|q4=What general mechanisms are responsible for the development of this condition?

|q4=What general mechanisms are responsible for the development of this condition?

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The most common organisms isolated from infected joints in dogs and cats include ''Staphylococcus'' spp.,

The most common organisms isolated from infected joints in dogs and cats include ''Staphylococcus'' spp.,

''Streptococcus'' spp., ''Corynebacterium'' spp., ''Escherichia coli'' and other coliforms.

''Streptococcus'' spp., ''Corynebacterium'' spp., ''Escherichia coli'' and other coliforms.

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|l4=Septic Arthritis

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