A rare cause of reactive arthritis: Giardia Lamblia Nadir bir reaktif artrit nedeni: Giardia Lamblia
Turkish Journal of Rheumatology, cilt.24, sa.1, ss.51-52, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Rheumatology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.51-52
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Giardia Lamblia, Reactive arthritis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Although many of parasitic infestations are known to cause arthritis development, articular findings related to parasitosis is rarely discussed in literature. The protozoa, Giardia lamblia is often known as gastroenteritis agent, on the other hand rarely causes reactive arthritis. The clinical presentation related to articulation are arthritis and arthralgia. In our report, a case with reactive arthritis due to Giardia lamblia is presented with emphasis on the differences in diagnosis and treatment.