Beaver fever--a rare cause of reactive arthritis

Tupchong, M.; Simor, A.; Dewar, C.

Journal of Rheumatology 26(12): 2701-2702

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X
PMID: 10606388
Document Number: 498689
Giardia lamblia infection is rarely associated with adult reactive arthritis. We report the first North American case and review the pediatric and adult literature to date. Antimicrobial treatment is essential to eradicate the parasite and control the arthritis.

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