Systemic reactive inflammation by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis

Introduction: Yersinia belongs to the family of enterobacteriaceae. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is a rare cause of disease in humans but has become of increasing importance. Common manifestations are mesenteric lymphadenitis presenting with symptoms of appendicitis, and inflammation of the terminal ileum with gastrointestinal bleeding and intussusception. A septicemic form of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infection has been reported only rarely and is seen in patients with underlying disorders (diabetes, hepatic cirrhosis, malignancy, iron overload). More frequently enteritis is followed by immunological post-infe…