Reactive arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
How long does reactive arthritis last for?
A
Reactive arthritis is transient and lasts for <6 weeks
2
Q
What is reactive arthritis?
A
A type of arthritis that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body
- typically upper respiratory tract infection
3
Q
Who is most affected by reactive arthritis?
A
- occurs most frequently between 2 - 10 years of age
- Boys are more affected than girls
4
Q
Clinical features of reactive arthritis
A
- Pain, redness or swelling of affected joint
2. Child is systemically well - mild or no fever
5
Q
How is reactive arthritis differentiated from Septic arthritis?
A
- Reactive arthritis has no systemic symptoms
2. Reactive arthritis follows a history of infection
