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Could coccidiomycosis be mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis? could it cause a positive rheumatoid factor?
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Yes and no!: It can infect a joint. But usually one, rather than mutliple. Will raise CRP and can cause a positive rf. Will not cause a positive ccp. Most will differentiate between to two, easily i might add!
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: I do not see anyway it could be mistaken for ra. The rheumatoid factor may be positive in infections but the ccp would be negative.
Answered 12/27/2022
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