Reiter Syndrome Following Protracted Symptoms of Cyclospora Infection
Author Information
Author(s): Bradley A. Connor, Erik Johnson, Rosemary Soave
Primary Institution: New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Hypothesis
Is Cyclospora infection a potential trigger for Reiter syndrome?
Conclusion
This is the first reported case of Reiter syndrome following Cyclospora infection.
Supporting Evidence
- Chronic gastrointestinal symptoms persisted for 12 weeks before endoscopy.
- The patient was HLA-B27 negative.
- Reiter syndrome is usually triggered by infections, including enteric infections.
- No Cyclospora oocysts were noted on stool examination at the time of endoscopy.
Takeaway
A man got sick after eating at a dinner, and later developed a rare condition called Reiter syndrome, which might be linked to a parasite called Cyclospora.
Methodology
The patient underwent endoscopic evaluation and biopsies to assess gastrointestinal symptoms and potential Cyclospora infection.
Limitations
The patient had a sulfa allergy which limited treatment options for Cyclospora infection.
Participant Demographics
A 31-year-old man.
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