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A Simultaneous Occurrence

John H. McConville, MD; Ronald S. Pototsky, MD; Frank M. Calia, MD; Willy N. Pachas, MD

JAMA. 1975;231(8):841-842.

Abstract
Bacteria and crystals were simultaneously recovered from the synovial fluid of two patients with acutely inflamed joints. The bacteria were initially identified on Gram stain and subsequently grown on supplemented peptone broth, and the crystals were readily identified by polarizing microscopy. Although cause-and-effect relationships between these two types of arthritis cannot be established, the need for thorough examination of synovial fluid is evident.

(JAMA 231:841-842, 1975)

Author Affiliations
From the divisions of infectious diseases and rheumatology, Baltimore Veterans Administration Hospital, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Department of Medicine, Veterans Administration Hospital, 3900 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21218 (Dr. Calia).

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