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Reactive arthritis after COVID-19: a case-based review
Burhan Fatih Kocyigit1, Ahmet Akyol2
1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. bfk2701@hotmail.com.
Rheumatology International
|September 22, 2021
Summary
A patient developed acute monoarthritis following SARS-CoV-2 infection. This case highlights a potential new condition, post-COVID-19 arthritis, and reviews its immunological mechanisms.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has prompted research into its diverse health impacts.
- Investigating the immune system's response and alterations following SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial.
Observation:
- A case report details a 53-year-old female experiencing acute monoarthritis after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- The patient's arthritis responded well to diclofenac treatment (150 mg/day).
Findings:
- Arthritis emerging after SARS-CoV-2 infection represents a novel pathological condition.
- This case contributes to understanding post-COVID-19 arthritis.
Implications:
- Further research into the immunological mechanisms of post-COVID-19 arthritis is warranted.
- Understanding viral arthritis pathogenesis may shed light on these post-infectious conditions.
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