A new case of reactive arthritis following Yersinia pseudotuberculosis serotype IV

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Naija, Ouns | Trabelsi, Monique | Massoud, Ines Ben | Lakhoua, Mohamed Rachid

Affiliations: Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia

Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Ouns Naija, Department of Pediatric, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia. Tel.: +216 26242927; E-mail: Naijahcn@yahoo.fr

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.

Keywords: Reactive arthritis, yersinia infection

DOI: 10.3233/JPI-2010-0243

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 193-194, 2010