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Reactive arthritis after campylobacter jejuni enteritis. A case report.

A Bengtsson, F D Lindström, B E Normann

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    Reactive arthritis following Campylobacter jejuni infection can resolve completely. This case study shows a 36-year-old woman with HLA B27 positive reactive arthritis experienced a full recovery within six months.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Reactive arthritis is a spondyloarthropathy characterized by peripheral arthritis.
    • It often occurs following genitourinary or gastrointestinal infections.
    • Human Leukocyte Antigen B27 (HLA B27) is a genetic marker associated with increased risk.

    Observation:

    • A 36-year-old woman, positive for HLA B27, presented with reactive arthritis.
    • Symptom onset occurred one week after a bout of enterocolitis.
    • Stool cultures confirmed Campylobacter jejuni infection; serology indicated prior Chlamydial infection.

    Findings:

    • The patient's reactive arthritis followed a self-limiting course.
    • Complete resolution of arthritic symptoms was observed within six months.

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  • No residual joint or systemic symptoms were reported post-recovery.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for benign outcomes in HLA B27-associated reactive arthritis.
    • It underscores the importance of identifying infectious triggers, such as Campylobacter jejuni.
    • Understanding the natural history of reactive arthritis aids in patient management and prognosis.