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A patient with history of gout is on colchicine and steroids when he presents with an acutely painful knee. On examination the knee is swollen. On aspiration, there are no organisms seen however the neutrophils are abundant. What is your next step in management?
A.Arthroscopy and lavage
B.Antibiotics
C.Observe and follow up
D.Allupurinol
A patient with history of gout is on colchicine and steroids when he presents with an acutely painful knee. On examination the knee is swollen. On aspiration, there are no organisms seen however the neutrophils are abundant. What is your next step in management?
A.Arthroscopy and lavage
B.Antibiotics
C.Observe and follow up
D.Allupurinol