Reactive Arthritis Flashcards

1
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What is reactive arthritis?

A

Response to an infection in another part of the body

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What are the common organisms involved in reactive arthritis?

A

Chlamydia
Neisseria
Sometimes GI pathogens: Salmonella, Campylobacter

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How does reactive arthritis usually present?

A

Knee joint and other large joints become inflamed about 1-3 weeks following infection. This infection leads to an autoimmune arthropathy.

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What is Reiter’s syndrome?

A

Combination of urethritis, uveitis and conjunctivitis

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Treatment of reactive arthritis

A

IA or IM steroid injections
Treat underlying cause
Symptomatic relief
Occasionally DMARDs are required in chronic cases

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