Isolation of Bedsoniae from the Joints of Patients with Reiter's Syndrome.

Application of the polymerase chain reaction and immunofluorescence techniques to the detection of bacteria in Yersinia‐triggered reactive arthritis

“…In the reactive arthritis associated with Chlamydia trachomatis, elementary bodies have been detected in synovial fluid cells and synovial biopsy specimens (1 1,12). Yet, attempts to isolate the organism have only seldom been successful (13). The presence of Chfamydiaspecific nucleic acids in the joints of patients with Chlamydia-triggered reactive arthritis has also recently been studied.…”

Reiter's syndrome in children. A case report and review

“…Because of the association, in some instances, of Reiter's syndrome with Shigella infections, stool cultures for this organism should be obtained and appropriate treatment given if necessary. Studies for mycoplasma and Bedsonia (Chlamydia) organisms were not made in the reported cases but could be considered in future cases in the light of recent investigations (24,25). Other forms of arthritis which may cause similar symptoms should also be excluded (26).…”

Reiter's Keratitis

“…In one study, chlamydial organisms were iso¬ lated from affected human joint tis¬ sues. 8 Organisms have also been iso¬ lated from the anterior chamber of a patient with Reiter's syndrome.9 In another study, chlamydial organisms injected into animals produced typical ocular, articular, and urethral dis¬ ease.10 In addition, patients with Reit¬ er's syndrome occasionally show ris¬ ing serum complement fixation titers to Chlamydia. Findings from immunofluorescence studies, presumably more specific for chlamydial antigen, are often positive as well.…”