Analysis of bacterial DNA in synovial tissue of Tunisian patients with reactive and undifferentiated arthritis by broad-range PCR, cloning and sequencing
Authors:Siala, M; Jaulhac, B; Gdoura, R; Sibilia, J; Fourati, H; Younes, M; Baklouti, S; Bargaoui, N; Sellami, S; Znazen, A; Barthel, C; Collin, E; Hammami, A; Sghir, A
Journal:ARTHRITIS RESEARCH & THERAPY
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Introduction Bacteria and/or their antigens have been implicated in the pathogenesis of reactive arthritis (ReA). Several studies have reported the presence of bacterial antigens and nucleic acids of bacteria other than those specified by diagnostic criteria for ReA in joint specimens from patients with ReA and various arthritides. The present ... More