Candida arthritis in a patient diagnosed with spondyloarthritis
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(6): 793-795, Dec. 2016. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Candida arthritis is an unusual manifestation that usually affects the knees. A 35-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of pain and swelling in the right knee. Swelling persisted after anti-inflammatory treatment. Peripheric spondyloarthritis was considered, but methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and methylprednisolone did not reduce the swelling. Direct examination of synovial fluid and a culture were positive for Candida albicans. Intravenous and intra-articular amphotericin-B were administered. The arthritis regressed and a culture and direct staining showed negative results. Candida arthritis should be considered in patients with arthritis that is resistant to treatment and prolonged, even if risk factors are absent.
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Main subject:
Candida albicans
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Candidiasis
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Arthritis, Infectious
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Ankle Joint
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Dicle University/TR
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