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Joint symptoms after a faecal culture positive Campylobacter infection associated with a waterborne gastroenteritis outbreak: a questionnaire study.

Authors :
Uotila, T
Korpela, M
Vuento, R
Laine, J
Lumio, J
Kuusi, M
Virtanen, MJ
Mustonen, J
Antonen, J
for the Pirkanmaa Waterborne Outbreak Study Group
Source :
Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology; Nov2014, Vol. 43 Issue 6, p524-526, 3p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses findings of a questionnaire study on the joint symptoms after the outbreak of gastroenteritis in Nokia, Finland. Topics include Campylobacter being the most common pathogen found in patient's faecal culture, occurrence of reactive arthritis and symptoms like pain in the joint movement, swelling of the joints and redness in the joints.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03009742
Volume :
43
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99730216
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/03009742.2014.920916