Abstract
Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis (PSRe A) is a sterile synovitis associated to the evidence of previous streptococcal infection. PSRe A has different clinical features from those observed in rheumatic fever. Regarding systemic complications, PSRe has in general a good prognosis. A new case is described and the literature is reviewed in this article.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Reactive / diagnosis
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Arthritis, Reactive / drug therapy
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Arthritis, Reactive / etiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Penicillin G Benzathine / administration & dosage
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Penicillins / administration & dosage
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Streptococcal Infections / complications*
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
Substances
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Penicillins
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Penicillin G Benzathine