A Case of Poststreptococcal Reactive Arthritis / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
; : 389-393, 2004.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis (PSRA) is associated with recent streptococcal infections. However, PSRA is distinct from acute rheumatic fever by its clinical manifestations: non-migrating arthritis, erythema nodosum or erythema multiforme, and transient elevation of serum transaminases. We experienced a 33-year-old man who presented with fever, arthritis of both knees and ankles, and erythema nodosums on extensor surfaces of lower legs which developed 6 days after the onset of pharyngitis symptoms. Blood and urine cultures were negative. Throat culture was negative for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The ASO titers increased up to 2080 IU/mL in sequential monitoring. The result of bone scan was compatible to arthritis of both knees and ankles. There were no signs or symptom of carditis. He showed clinical improvement with anti-inflammatory drugs (naproxen 1,000 mg/day and prednisolone 7.5 mg/d). PSRA should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with arthritis combined with fever.
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Assunto principal:
Faringe
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Artrite
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Febre Reumática
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Infecções Estreptocócicas
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Streptococcus
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Prednisolona
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Faringite
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Eritema Multiforme
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Artrite Reativa
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article