Title |
Candida arthritis in a patient diagnosed with spondyloarthritis
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Published in |
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, December 2016
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DOI | 10.1590/0037-8682-0089-2016 |
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Authors |
Remzi Çevik, Recep Tekin, Mehmet Gem |
Abstract |
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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