“…[18][19][20][21][22] PCR has been shown to be an effective method of identifying organisms from cerebral spinal fluid, blood and cardiac and musculoskeletal tissues in humans and dogs. 17,18,20,21,[23][24][25][26] Given this apparent utility, several studies have investigated the use of PCR for identification of bacteria in synovial fluid from humans, horses and dogs. 21,26,27 The use of PCR to identify bacteria in synovial fluid from dogs with suspected septic arthritis in a clinical setting has not been reported.…”