Reactive Arthritis (2)

Question 1

What’s it also known as?

What is it?
→ Which specific infection usually precedes it?

What are its risk factors?

What is an important differential here?

Answer 1

➊ Reiter’s syndrome

➋ Monoarthritis, typically after a preceding STI or gastroenteritis
→ Chlamydia, Shigella, and Salmonella

➌ HLA-B27 +ve, Male

➍ Septic Arthritis – there’s no joint infection in reactive arthritis

Question 2

How is it managed?

Answer 2

• Exclude Septic Arthritis! - Joint aspiration and MC&S
• NSAIDs, Steroids
• Most resolve within 6 months