Reactive arthritis, psoriasiform lesions and protein loosing enteropathy secondary to Strongyloidiasis.
J Assoc Physicians India
; 51: 395-6, 2003 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12723657
ABSTRACT
Reactive arthritis is associated with demonstrable infection at a distant site without evidence of sepsis at the affected joint(s). We present a rare case reactive arthritis where no bacterial or chlamydial infections could be established, rather larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis could be demonstrated in the stool and duodenal biopsy. Reactive arthritis, psoriasiform lesions and malabsorption with hypoproteinaemia, responded to successful treatment with antihelminthic drugs. Early recognition and adequate treatment for gastrointestinal infections and infestations before complications is important.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Health context:
3_ND
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Protein-Losing Enteropathies
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Psoriasis
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Strongyloidiasis
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Arthritis, Reactive
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Strongyloides stercoralis
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Assoc Physicians India
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article