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Two cases are reported of a reactive arthritis due to infection with Yersinia enterocolitica. These are the fifth and sixth cases reported in the United Kingdom. This interesting cause of arthritis may be more common than previously thought and should be considered even in the United Kingdom, although the practical implications are limited.
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Foley, J.A., Mathews, J.A. Reactive arthritis due to yersinia enterocolitica. Clin Rheumatol 3, 385–387 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02032347
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