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Viral arthritis

P E Phillips1

  • 1Department of Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse 131210, USA.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Viral infections like parvovirus B19 and hepatitis C virus are linked to rheumatic diseases, causing acute symptoms and potentially chronic conditions. Research continues to explore these viral etiologies in rheumatology.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Viral infections are implicated in both acute and chronic rheumatic diseases.
  • Understanding the etiologic role of viruses in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on viral infections and their impact on rheumatic diseases.
  • To delineate the clinical spectrum of parvovirus B19 and its association with rheumatic syndromes.
  • To explore the link between rubella, autoimmunity, and chronic arthropathy.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and delineation of parvovirus B19 (B19) associated polyarthritis.
  • Epidemiologic and virologic studies, including polymerase chain reaction, for rubella.
  • In vitro exploration of interactions between rubella RNA, ribonucleoprotein complexes (Ro, La), and calreticulin.

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  • Review of new information on hepatitis C virus (HCV) and its rheumatic manifestations.

    • Main Results:

    • Parvovirus B19 acute polyarthritis spectrum includes carpal tunnel syndrome and hepatic dysfunction; salivary antibody response is a study method.
    • No new convincing data linked B19 to chronic syndromes like rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Accumulating negative evidence regarding rubella as a cause of chronic arthropathy.
    • Significant new data on hepatitis C virus (HCV) and its association with mixed cryoglobulinemia and related rheumatic syndromes, particularly in high-prevalence areas.
    • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) role in lymphomas in immunosuppressed patients, including those on methotrexate, is noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Hepatitis C virus's lymphotropic nature likely drives its rheumatic manifestations; immunosuppressive drugs should be avoided in treatment.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand viral roles in rheumatic diseases, with a focus on non-immunosuppressive treatments.
    • Rubella's role in chronic arthropathy and autoimmunity remains unsupported by current evidence.