Reactive arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is reactive arthritis
A
sterile inflammation of joint triggered by gastro or genital infection
2
Q
common organisms
A
salmonella shigella chlamydia campylobactor, yersinia
3
Q
typical clinical features reactive arthritis
A
asymmetrical
lower limb (knee, sacroilliac)
few days/weeks after infection
4
Q
what is the triad of symptoms in reactive arthrtis
A
urethrtis
arthritis
uveitis/conjunctivitiis
5
Q
rx reactive arthritis
A
abx
nsaids
steroid injection
6
Q
rx relapsed reactive arthritis
A
sulfasalazine or methotrexate
