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[Reactive arthritis and infestation by Giardia lamblia]
M A González-Gay1, M J Cereijo, J J Aguero
1Sección de Reumatología, Sección de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Xeral, Lugo.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Reactive arthritis following Giardia lamblia infestation is uncommon. This case highlights a 32-year-old woman with oligoarthritis and erythema nodosum after Giardiasis, suggesting increased consideration for this parasitic infection in patients with post-diarrheal arthritis.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Reactive arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis.
- Giardia lamblia is a protozoan parasite that causes giardiasis, an intestinal infection.
- The association between Giardia lamblia and reactive arthritis is infrequently reported.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old woman presented with oligo-arthritis and erythema nodosum.
- Her symptoms developed subsequent to an infestation with Giardia lamblia.
Findings:
- The case report details a rare association between Giardia lamblia infestation and reactive arthritis.
- The patient experienced joint inflammation and skin manifestations post-infection.
Implications:
- Giardiasis should be more frequently considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with arthritis after an episode of diarrhea.
- This case underscores the potential for gastrointestinal infections to trigger systemic inflammatory conditions.