Reactive arthritis following tonsillitis

[摘要] Reactive arthritis following upper respiratory tract infections is well known. The usual age group is young adults and management of the arthritis with anti-inflammatory medication is the mainstay of treatment. We present a case of reactive arthritis following tonsillitis, which was successfully treated by tonsillectomy.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] Reactive arthritis;tonsillitis;tonsillectomy