Mycobacterium tuberculosis monoarthritis in a child

Mycobacterium tuberculosis monoarthritis in a child

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Abstract A child with isolated Mycobacterium tuberculosis monoarthritis, with features initially suggesting oligoarthritis subtype of juvenile idiopathic 4 Piece Counter Dining Set arthritis, is presented.This patient illustrates the need to consider the possibility of tuberculosis as the cause of oligoarthritis in high-risk pediatric populations even in the absence of a tuberculosis contact new history and without evidence of overt pulmonary disease.