J Pediatr Infect Dis 2010; 05(02): 193-194
DOI: 10.3233/JPI-2010-0243
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

A new case of reactive arthritis following Yersinia pseudotuberculosis serotype IV

Ouns Naija
a   Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia
,
Monique Trabelsi
a   Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia
,
Ines Ben Massoud
a   Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia
,
Mohamed Rachid Lakhoua
a   Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia
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24. Oktober 2009

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28. Juli 2015 (online)

Abstract

We report a case of post-yersinial reactive arthritis in a 4-year-old child. Three weeks after the onset of diarrhea, he developed tenderness of joints and bilateral conjunctivitis. Serological tests revealed antibodies to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis type IV. After a follow-up of 4 months, he has no complaints. Our recent case illustrates the typical features and highlights the need to look for the diagnosis.