Salmonella-triggered reactive arthritis.
Clinical significance of Salmonella-triggered reactive arthritis is rising, because the frequency of Salmonella infections is increasing all over the world. In this study reports on Salmonella-triggered reactive arthritis have been reviewed. A summary of clinical, epidemiological and laboratory data, as well as triggering serotypes, is presented. Diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are also discussed.
Mäki-Ikola
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National Public Health Institute, Turku, Finland.
Granfors
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D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy