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1: J Rheumatol. 1999 Dec;26(12):2701-2.Links
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J Rheumatol. 2001 Mar;28(3):683.

Beaver fever--a rare cause of reactive arthritis.

Tupchong M, Simor A, Dewar C.

Department of Rheumatology, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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.

PMID: 10606388 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]