A Case of Polyarthritis Caused by Mycobacterium Marinum Infection Mistaken for Rheumatoid Arthritis / 대한류마티스학회지
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
;
: 205-210, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-182256
ABSTRACT
Mycobacterium marinum (M. marinum) is a nontuberculosis mycobacterium that is normally associated with cutaneous lesions. Most cases occur after an individual has suffered minor trauma in association with contaminated fresh or salt water. In immunocompromised patients, M. marinum can cause osteomyelitis, synovitis and/or disseminated infection, which can be mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE). Therefore, precise history taking and specimen culture are very important for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. We report an unusual case of septic polyarthritis due to M. marinum that was diagnosed by culture and improved with antibiotic therapy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Osteomyelitis
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Arthritis
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Synovitis
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Immunocompromised Host
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Mycobacterium marinum
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Early Diagnosis
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Edema
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Mycobacterium
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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