The development of inflammatory arthritis following SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the widespread impact of COVID-19, it is important to explore any atypical presentations and long-term sequelae associated with this viral infection, including the precipitation of inflammatory arthritis.

Objective

To identify and summarize clinical reports of acute inflammatory arthritis associated with COVID-19.

Methods

A systematic review of the PubMed (MEDLINE), Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central databases through January 31, 2022 was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. The inclusion criteria were: human subjects and English language. Data extraction and qualitative synthesis of the demographics, clinical presentations, treatments, and outcomes were performed. Quality assessme

SUBMITTER: Chaudhry ZS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9383795 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature