Abstract
We report a case of reactive arthritis following tetanus vaccination. A healthy 55-year-old woman presented with pain and acute swelling of the right knee two days after receiving a tetanus vaccination. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein were elevated. Rheumatoid factor and human leukocyte antigen B-27 were negative. Her arthritis improved with the administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. One week later the knee swelling and pain had settled. Reactive arthritis may occur after tetanus vaccination.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Arthritis, Reactive / chemically induced*
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Arthritis, Reactive / diagnostic imaging
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Arthritis, Reactive / drug therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Indomethacin / administration & dosage
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Indomethacin / therapeutic use
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Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
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Middle Aged
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Radiography
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Tetanus Toxoid / administration & dosage
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Tetanus Toxoid / adverse effects*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Tetanus Toxoid
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Indomethacin