Rheumatic syndromes associated with parasites.
A variety of musculoskeletal syndromes has been described in association with numerous parasitic infestations. Arthritis, enthesitis, myositis and vasculitis have been described in infected individuals resident in, or visitors to, endemic areas. The diagnosis of parasitic rheumatism is supported by poor response to anti-inflammatory drugs and improvement following antiparasitic treatment.
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Stobhill Hospital NHS Trust, Glasgow, UK.
D002648:Child; D005368:Filariasis / Q000150:complications / Q000469:parasitology; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000469:parasitology; D011859:Radiography; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology*; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000469:parasitology