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Campylobacter jejuni enteritis and reactive arthritis
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|June 1, 1982
Summary
Reactive arthritis can follow Campylobacter jejuni enteritis. Consider Campylobacter testing for acute mono- or polyarthritis to identify potential causes.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Reactive arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects joints.
- Campylobacter jejuni enteritis is a common bacterial infection causing gastrointestinal symptoms.
Observation:
- This report details a case of reactive arthritis occurring after Campylobacter jejuni enteritis.
- Interim findings from a small prospective study investigating this association are presented.
Findings:
- The study suggests a link between Campylobacter jejuni infection and the development of reactive arthritis.
- Serological studies for campylobacter infection may be beneficial in diagnosing acute onset mono- or polyarthritis.
Implications:
- Early identification of Campylobacter infection can aid in the diagnosis and management of reactive arthritis.
- This highlights the importance of considering infectious triggers in patients presenting with acute joint inflammation.