Open AccessReactive Arthritis due toShigellaInfection after a Visit to Egypt: A Late Complication of an Intestinal Infection
Author(s) -
Alwin Tilanus,
Rembert Mertens,
Lucie Seyler,
Patrick Lacor,
Brigitte Velkeniers
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
case reports in gastrointestinal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-6528
pISSN - 2090-6536
DOI - 10.1155/2012/972517
Subject(s) - medicine , shigella , reactive arthritis , complication , arthritis , immunology , intensive care medicine , surgery , salmonella , bacteria , genetics , biology
We describe a case of reactive arthritis following Shigella infection after a trip to Egypt. The diagnostic challenge and treatment of this acute medical condition are discussed.
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