A man, aged 30, complains of intense pain, reddening of skin, edema in the ankle-joint area, fever up to 39°С. Sudden onset of the illness. In the past there were similar attacks lasting 5-6 days without residual changes in the joint. The skin over the joint is hyperemic without definite borders and without infiltrative bank on the periphery. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

1. Osteoarthritis
2. Infectional arthritis
3. Erysipelatous inflammation
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
5. Gout

Explanation

A man, aged 30, complains of intense pain, reddening of skin, edema in the ankle-joint area, fever up to 390_. Sudden onset of the illness. In the past there were similar attacks lasting 5-6 days without residual changes in the joint. The skin over the joint is hyperemic without definite borders and without infiltrative bank on the periphery. What is the most likely diagnosis?A