Parasitic arthritis induced by Strongyloides stercoralis.
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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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 43 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984