Studies of polyarthritis and other lesions induced in rats by injection of mycobacterial adjuvant. 1. General clinical and pathologic characteristics and some modifying factors
Pearson, C.M.; Wood, F.D.
Arthritis and Rheumatism 2(5): 440-459
1959
ISSN/ISBN: 2326-5191 Accession: 025545760
A reproducible polyarthritis was induced in rats by administering an emulsion of mineral oil and certain mycobacteria. Associated nonarticular lesions were observed. Pathogenesis of this experimental disease apparently involves hypersensitivity.