title: [Yersinia-induced reactive arthritis].
abstract: Twenty-four patients were under observation. It is shown that reactive arthritides requiring surgical treatment are often of Yersinia etiology. A preceding episode of acute diarrhea can be revealed in the immediate anamnesis. Besides affection of the joints, the clinical picture is characterized by protracted high fever, general toxicosis syndrome, enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes, and, occasionally, enlargement of the liver and spleen. The diagnosis is confirmed by identification of specific antibodies in blood serum. Yersinia arthritides are unresponsive to the routine therapy. Administration of chloramphenicol and/or gentamicin with indomethacin produces a rapid positive effect.
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Markov
authors.forename: I F
authors.initials: IF
authors.lastname: Vasilikè
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015009:Yersinia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D015008:Yersinia enterocolitica
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Iersinnoznye reaktivnye artrity.