Reactive arthritis following a Microsporidia infection. (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mason, E; Foster, R; Wray, L; McNulty, A; Donovan, B
• Is Part Of: International journal of STD & AIDS. Volume 27:Number 13(2016)
• Page Start: 1239
• Page End: 1241
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Reactive arthritis -- Microsporidia -- heterosexual -- men -- urethritis (bacterial) -- urethritis (non-specific); Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; AIDS (Disease) -- Periodicals; 616.951
• DOI: 10.1177/0956462416640364
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0956-4624

Abstract

Reactive arthritis may be caused by both sexually transmissible and enteric organisms, though Microsporidia is not currently recognised as a causative agent. This case report describes the development of reactive arthritis following Microsporidia infection in an immunocompetent man.