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Meningococcemia presenting as acute polyarthritis.

R S Pinals

    The Journal of Rheumatology
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Meningococcemia can cause acute polyarthritis, even without typical skin lesions. Early suspicion and prompt antibiotic treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with fever and joint pain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Rheumatology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Meningococcemia, a serious bloodstream infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
    • Acute polyarthritis is an uncommon but significant presentation of meningococcemia.

    Observation:

    • This study describes four patients with acute polyarthritis secondary to meningococcemia.
    • Clinical presentations varied, with only two patients exhibiting skin manifestations (vasculitis or nodular lesions).
    • Synovial fluid analysis did not indicate septic arthritis, delaying diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • Diagnosis was established through positive blood cultures in three patients and meningitis in the fourth.
    • Despite diagnostic delays (6-11 days) due to slow bacterial growth, all patients responded promptly to antibiotic therapy.

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  • Meningococcemia should be considered in patients with fever and polyarthritis, irrespective of the presence of skin lesions.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering meningococcemia in the differential diagnosis of acute polyarthritis, even in atypical presentations.
    • Emphasizes the need for blood cultures in patients with unexplained fever and polyarthritis.
    • Underscores the effectiveness of prompt antibiotic treatment for meningococcemia-associated arthritis.