Reactive arthritis caused by Giardia lamblia in a patient with secretory IgA deficiency.

Authors

  • R C Susano Serviço de Medicina II, Hospital Central de Asturias (Centro Universitário) Oviedo, Espanha.
  • J F de Quirós
  • L Caminal
  • J Ferro
  • C Busono
  • C Gómez

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.3167

Abstract

The authors report a case of seronegative polyarthritis resistant to the anti-inflammatory therapy in a 16-year-old male with intermittent diarrhea. A stool examination showed the presence of cysts of Giardia lamblia and an immunological study detected a partial serum IgA deficiency, including its secretory fraction. Based on clinical, analytical and radiological findings and the clinical improvement after treatment with metronidazole, a diagnosis of reactive arthritis associated to chronic giardiasis was made. Authors make a brief review of the literature the regarding this case.

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Susano RC, de Quirós JF, Caminal L, Ferro J, Busono C, Gómez C. Reactive arthritis caused by Giardia lamblia in a patient with secretory IgA deficiency. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1993 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];6(12):593-7. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/3167

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Arquivo Histórico