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Abstract
Reactive arthritis is included in the spectrum of seronegative spondyloarthritides, occurring secondary to triggers of genitourinary and gastrointestinal tract infections. We describe a case of sexually acquired reactive arthritis in an MSM, associated with extragenital Mycoplasma genitalium infection. Mycoplasma genitalium was detected from rectal swab by Real-Time PCR assays.
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