Postchikungunya Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatism
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A 65-year-old male resident of Guatemala presented with a 5-month history of distal symmetric arthritis and generalized fatigue. This was associated with night sweats, chills, and weight loss. Symptoms were refractory to oral prednisone and hydroxychloroquine.
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دوره 2016 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016