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Septic Arthritis of the Knee with Toxoplasma gondii in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Authors :
Vittecoq, Olivier
Mejjad, Othmane
Voisin, Laurence
Silva, Fernando Da
Dominique, Stéphane
Jouen-Beades, Fabienne
Tron, François
Loët, Xavier Le
Source :
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology; October 1995, Vol. 1 Issue: 5 p299-301, 3p
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that may affect several viscera. The locomotor system is rarely involved, and no case has been published of a septic arthritis in which Toxoplasma gondiiwas identified in the cultures of the joint fluid and of the synovial specimen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10761608 and 15367355
Volume :
1
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49087751