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Common variable immunodeficiency presenting as a Mycoplasma hominis septic arthritis
The Journal of Infection
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) can manifest as septic arthritis from Mycoplasma hominis. Early diagnosis requires identifying hypogammaglobulinaemia and specific mycoplasma cultures in unexplained infections.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency characterized by hypogammaglobulinaemia and impaired B-cell differentiation.
- Septic arthritis is a joint infection that can lead to rapid joint destruction if not treated promptly.
- Mycoplasma hominis is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause various infections, including arthritis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.