Candida arthritis in a patient diagnosed with spondyloarthritis
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Tarih
2016
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Erişim Hakkı
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Özet
Candida arthritis is an unusual manifestation that usually affects the knees. A 35-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of pain and swelling in the right knee. Swelling persisted after anti-inflammatory treatment. Peripheric spondyloarthritis was considered, but methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and methylprednisolone did not reduce the swelling. Direct examination of synovial fluid and a culture were positive for Candida albicans. Intravenous and intra-articular amphotericin-B were administered. The arthritis regressed and a culture and direct staining showed negative results. Candida arthritis should be considered in patients with arthritis that is resistant to treatment and prolonged, even if risk factors are absent.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Arthritis, Candida, Spondyloarthropathy
Kaynak
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
49
Sayı
6
Künye
Çevik, R., Tekin, R. ve Gem, M. (2016). Candida arthritis in a patient diagnosed with spondyloarthritis. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 49(6), 793-795.
