Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus 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-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

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