Reactive Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
why does reactive arthritis occur
A
response to other infections in the body
2
Q
what are infections that commonly lead to this
A
chlamydia, neisseria, salmonella and campylobacter
3
Q
what type of joints are affected
A
large
4
Q
when does this commonly occur
A
1-3 weeks after infection
5
Q
what does the infection trigger
A
autoimmune arthropathy
6
Q
what are the triad of symptoms called Reiters syndrome
A
urethritis, uveitis or conjunctivitis and arthritis
7
Q
what percentage are chronic or have frequent relapses
A
15-30% otherwise self-limiting
8
Q
what is treatment
A
treat underlying infectious cause, symptomatic relief (steroid injections), DMARD’s in chronic cases
