Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus x ray

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

X Ray

Chest X Ray

Chest X-ray is employed in pneumonia to determine the lobe involvement. Findings that can be seen on chest x-ray include:

• Consolidation
• Pleural effusion

X Ray Joints

X-rays of the joints is used in the diagnosis of septic arthritis, which is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Plain film findings of septic arthritis include:

• Joint effusion
• Soft tissue swelling
• Periarticular osteoporosis
• Loss of joint space
• Marginal and central erosions
• Bone ankylosis