ACR on Air ACR Convergence 2024: Emerging Threats in Rheumatology
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Jose Kennedy Amaral Pereira, a rheumatologist from Brazil specializing in chronic chikungunya arthritis, joins Dr. Daniela DiMarco, an infectious disease physician focusing on STIs. They delve into the alarming rise of chikungunya in Brazil, comparing it to dengue and discussing its severe joint pain symptoms. The duo emphasizes the difficulty of distinguishing chronic chikungunya from rheumatoid arthritis. They also tackle the complexities of diagnosing syphilis, especially its mimicking of rheumatic diseases, underscoring the importance of precise testing in rheumatology.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Chikungunya Fever: A Growing Concern in Brazil
04:03 • 2min
Chikungunya and Its Rheumatic Implications
05:41 • 15min
Understanding Syphilis: Clinical Insights and Challenges
20:35 • 7min
Navigating Syphilis Testing in Autoimmune Conditions
27:14 • 8min
Navigating Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases
34:46 • 16min