Joint Fluid: Neisseria gonorrhoeae (viable for 3 days)/no growth- Shipped November 07, 2016
HISTORY
A simulated Joint Fluid collected from a 25 year old patient returning from Thailand was sent to category A laboratories.
Participants were expected to isolate, identify, and report Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Unfortunately the sample proved to be non-viable and thus, no culture growth was obtained.
MAIN EDUCATIONAL POINTS from M163-4
- N. gonorrhoeae is an important cause of monoarticular septic arthritis.
- Antibiotic-resistant N. gonorrhoeae is spreading; monitoring of antimicrobial susceptibility is prudent.