All are true about septic ahritis except:
Ans. d. E. coli is the commonest causative organismIt is more common in children & malesStaphylococcus aureus is the commonest causative organism, other organism are strepto-pneumo & Gonococcus. Aspirate the joint & examine the fluid. A WBC & gram stain should be carried out immediately. Sample of fluid are also sent for full microbiological examination & tests for antibiotic sensitivity.
Staph. Aureus is most common causative organism
Common in children
Affect growth plate
E. coli is the commonest causative organism