Abstract Number: L02 • ACR Convergence 2024
Persistent Articular Infection and Host Reactive Responses Contribute to Brucella-Induced Spondyloarthritis in SKG Mice
Background/Purpose: Brucellosis, one of the most prevalent zoonotic diseases worldwide, often results in osteoarticular complications including large joint and axial arthritis mimicking spondyloarthritis (SpA). Greater…Abstract Number: 0258 • ACR Convergence 2024
Nationwide Analysis of Adult Non-Gonococcal Bacterial Septic Arthritis Hospitalizations from the National Inpatient Sample 2016 to 2020
Background/Purpose: Septic arthritis is a rheumatologic emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study examines the descriptive characteristics and risk factors associated with in-hospital…Abstract Number: 0259 • ACR Convergence 2024
Whipple’s Disease in Patients Initially Diagnosed with Rheumatic Diseases: A Case Series
Background/Purpose: Whipple’s disease is a presumably rare, chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. Symptoms include weight loss, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, joint pain…Abstract Number: 0262 • ACR Convergence 2024
Bartonella Endocarditis as an Important Mimic of ANCA Associated Vasculitis: Results of a Large Single Center Descriptive Analysis
Background/Purpose: Infective Endocarditis (IE) is an important mimic of numerous forms of systemic vasculitis and especially Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody vasculitis (AAV). Bartonella endocarditis (BE) is…Abstract Number: 1325 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Association Between the Number of Teeth and All-Cause as Well as Cardiovascular Mortality Among Patients with RA: NHANES from 1999 to 2004
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the main cause of death in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and a significant portion of CVD events occur in…Abstract Number: 1851 • ACR Convergence 2024
Aberrant Tfh Cells Generated by Th17 Cell Plasticity in the Gut Promote Autoimmune Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Much remains unknown regarding T follicular helper 17 (Tfh17) cells in autoimmunity. We previously showed, and here ask why, egress of gut segmented filamentous…Abstract Number: 2258 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Window of Opportunity: A Concept Also Applicable to Undifferentiated Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The window of opportunity is well established in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but it is unclear in patients with undifferentiated arthritis (UA). This study…Abstract Number: 0970 • ACR Convergence 2023
Comparison of Survival on Treatment and Severe Infection Among New Users of Biosimilar vs. Originator Biologics in Inflammatory Arthritis: Population-based Evidence from a Natural Experiment Due to a Policy Change
Background/Purpose: British Columbia's health policy mandated that all new anti-TNF initiations after June 2017 use biosimilars when available, providing the context for a natural experiment.…Abstract Number: 1100 • ACR Convergence 2023
A Comparison of Characteristics of Patients with Crystalline and Septic Arthritis Confirmed by Synovial Fluid Analysis: Towards the Development of a Diagnostic Rule
Background/Purpose: Distinguishing crystalline from septic arthritis is a common challenge in patients admitted with acute joint inflammation. Arthrocentesis for synovial fluid analysis is considered the…Abstract Number: 1139 • ACR Convergence 2023
From Skin to Bone Lesions: A Pioneer Study Unraveling the Underdiagnosis of SAPHO Syndrome in the Dominican Republic
Background/Purpose: SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin and osteoarticular structures. Despite being first described over 30 years ago, it…Abstract Number: 1670 • ACR Convergence 2023
Exacerbation of Immune-mediated Inflammatory Diseases in COVID19 Sequelae
Background/Purpose: Patients with underlying immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), have a higher susceptibility to severe COVID19…Abstract Number: 1826 • ACR Convergence 2023
Investigating the Health Profiles and the Prevalence and Correlates of Cannabis Use Among Patients Accessing Rheumatologic Care in Alberta, Canada
Background/Purpose: Implications of using cannabis as therapeutics in a growing number of diseases coupled with increasing public awareness are leading to an increase in patient…Abstract Number: 0059 • ACR Convergence 2023
GM-CSF by Natural Killer Cells Drives Inflammatory Arthritis in HIV-Infected Humanized Mice
Background/Purpose: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant life-threatening agent and burden on public health. Lesser studied and understood aspects of HIV include HIV-associated inflammatory…Abstract Number: 0196 • ACR Convergence 2023
Limited Regulatory T Cell Response in Post-Chikungunya Viral Arthritis: A Therapeutic Opportunity?
Background/Purpose: The objective was to define the relationship between chronic chikungunya (CHIKV) post-viral arthritis disease severity, interleukin (IL)-2, and T cell subsets in order to…Abstract Number: 0197 • ACR Convergence 2023
Development of a Chikungunya Arthritis Disease Activity Score
Background/Purpose: Chikungunya virus is an alphavirus spread by mosquitos that causes a debilitating chronic arthritis that has no standard treatment to date. The objective of…