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Reactive Arthritis due to Shigella Infection after a Visit to Egypt: A Late Complication of an Intestinal Infection

Authors :
Alwin Tilanus
Rembert Mertens
Lucie Seyler
Patrick Lacor
Brigitte Velkeniers
Source :
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, Vol 2012 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2012.

Abstract

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.

Subjects

Subjects :
Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
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Language :
English
ISSN :
20906528 and 20906536
Volume :
2012
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.919f8ac592a44b3c89906e959245d521
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/972517
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