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Reactive arthritis induced by Vibrio parahaemolyticus
N Tamura1, S Kobayashi, H Hashimoto
1Department of Rheumatology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|June 1, 1993
Summary
This study reports the first case of reactive arthritis following Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection. This finding expands the known causes of reactive arthritis linked to bacterial gastroenteritis.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a significant cause of foodborne gastroenterocolitis outbreaks in Japan.
- Reactive arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that can occur after an infection elsewhere in the body.
Observation:
- A patient developed reactive arthritis subsequent to a Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection.
- This represents the initial documented instance of this specific pathogen triggering reactive arthritis.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates a causal link between Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection and the development of reactive arthritis.
- This expands the spectrum of bacterial triggers for reactive arthritis.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Vibrio parahaemolyticus as a potential cause of reactive arthritis in patients with a history of relevant infection.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms by which Vibrio parahaemolyticus induces reactive arthritis.