A Case of Reactive Arthritis after Trichomonas vaginalis Infestation.
- Author:
Jong Jun LEE
1
;
Mi Ra LEE
;
Hyo Jin CHOI
;
Jaegul CHUNG
;
Han Joo BAEK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, Korea. baekhj@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trichomonas infection;
Arthritis;
Reactive
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arthritis;
Arthritis, Reactive*;
Female;
Humans;
Korea;
Metronidazole;
Trichomonas Infections;
Trichomonas vaginalis*;
Trichomonas*;
Vaginitis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2006;13(4):338-342
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Reactive arthritis occurs after a preceding infection such as urogenital or gastroenteral tract infection. Trichomoniasis, due to Trichomonas vasinalis infection, is one of the most common causes of vaginitis. Reactive arthritis associated with trichomoniasis is uncommon and there has been no report in Korea. We present a 28 year-old woman who had oligoarthritis after Trichomonas vaginalis infection. The arthritis subsided with treatment of the Trichomoniasis with metronidazole and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
