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.
Reactive arthritisDescribe the classic triad associated with Reiter's syndrome.
The classic triad is urethritis, conjunctivitis, and arthritis, often following a dysenteric or sexually transmitted infection.
Reactive arthritisHow 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.
Reactive arthritisWhat 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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