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Gonococcal arthritis in the elderly.

S E Straus, J V Vest

    Southern Medical Journal
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Elderly patients can develop acute septic arthritis from Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Prompt diagnosis of gonococcal arthritis is crucial for timely treatment in all patients, irrespective of age.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Rheumatology
    • Geriatrics

    Background:

    • Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a common cause of sexually transmitted infections.
    • Septic arthritis requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent joint damage.

    Observation:

    • A 60-year-old woman presented with acute, suppurative, monoarticular arthritis.
    • The arthritis was caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.

    Findings:

    • Diagnosis of gonococcal arthritis was delayed due to the patient's age.
    • Failure to consider gonococcal infection in the elderly contributed to the diagnostic delay.

    Implications:

    • Gonococcal arthritis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute suppurative arthritis in all patients.
  • Early consideration of gonococcal infection can improve outcomes in elderly patients with septic arthritis.