Parasitic arthritis induced by Strongyloides stercoralis.
Open Access
- 1 June 1984
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Elsevier in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
- Vol. 43 (3) , 523-525
- https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.43.3.523
Abstract
A 40-year-old man presented with palpable purpura and symmetrical polyarticular arthritis. Histological examination of the synovial membrane and fluid unexpectedly disclosed Strongyloides stercoralis infestation of the ankle joint.Keywords
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