REACTIVE ARTHRITIS Flashcards
1
Q
sterile joint inflammation that develops 3-14 days after infection
young adults
systemic illness
HLA B27
severity ranges from mild to disabling
spontaneous recovery
A
reactive arthritis
2
Q
incidence?
A
equal male:female
3
Q
major bacterial agents?
A
salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, yersinia, chlamydia, neisseria, borrelia, strep
4
Q
clinical manifestations?
A
skin and nails eye inflammation urethritis balanitis enthesopathy osteitis nephritis carditis gut inflammation
