A patient is experiencing joint inflammation and pain. They undergo an arthrocentesis and their physician discovers cloudy, pus-filled synovial fluid. Which of these conditions is most likely occurring?
A)Osteoarthritis
B)A sprain
C)Bacterial joint infection
D)Gout

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Cloudy, pus-filled synovial fluid is a sign of bacterial joint infection. Osteoarthritis and sprains do not typically produce pus-filled fluid, while gout may cause joint inflammation and pain but is not typically associated with pus-filled fluid.

A Patient Is Experiencing Joint Inflammation and Pain