All::Rheumatology::Diseases::Reactive arthritis

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What is Reactive Arthritis, and what does it encompass?

Reactive Arthritis is an HLA-B27 associated seronegative spondyloarthropathy, including what was once called Reiter's syndrome.

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Describe the classic triad associated with Reiter's syndrome.

The classic triad is urethritis, conjunctivitis, and arthritis, often following a dysenteric or sexually transmitted infection.

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How is Reactive Arthritis defined, and when does it typically develop?

It's defined as arthritis following an infection where the organism can't be recovered from the joint. Typically develops within 4 weeks of the initial infection.

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What are the features of Reactive Arthritis?

Typically asymmetrical oligoarthritis of lower limbs, dactylitis, urethritis symptoms, eye involvement (conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis), and skin manifestations (circinate balanitis, keratoderma blenorrhagica).

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