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ChapterOrthopaedics Arthrology and Infections

Fungal and Parasitic Infections

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1

Which test is most specific for diagnosing invasive aspergillosis?

ACulture

BBeta-D-glucan assay

CMicroscopy

DGalactomannan test

2

A 50-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with fever and joint pain. Which laboratory test is most definitive in distinguishing between a rheumatoid flare and an infectious process?

AErythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

BJoint aspiration and culture

CC-reactive protein (CRP)

DRheumatoid factor (RF)

3

A woman presents with a chronic history of fever and lower limb swelling. The microscopic image of a parasite in her blood smear is shown. Identify the pathogen responsible for her condition.

ABrugia

BMansonella

CWuchereria bancrofti

DLoa loa

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