Induction of Behçet's disease symptoms after dental treatment and streptococcal antigen skin test.
Severe symptoms of Behçet's disease were induced after dental treatment in 2 patients with stable Behçet's disease. Similar symptoms were probably induced by the streptococcal antigen skin test in 4 patients. These observations suggest a possible role of the streptococcus in the pathogenesis of Behçet's disease.
Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.
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Mizushima
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Hoshi
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Ohno
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000276:immunology*; D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000276:immunology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial