Reactive Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is reactive arthritis?
A
Sterile inflammatory synovitis which occurs following an infection, is an autoimmune response
2
Q
What gene is associated with reactive arthritis?
A
HLA-B27
3
Q
What are the common infective triggers of reactive arthritis?
A
GI infections
Genitourinary infections
4
Q
Presentation of reactive arthritis
A
Can’t see, can’t pee, can’t climb a tree:(arthritis, conjunctivitis, acute arthritis)
Tends to affect the large joints: ankle, knee
5
Q
Investigations for reactive arthritis
A
Joint aspiration to exclude septic arthritis and crystal arthropathy
↑ESR, ↑CRP
6
Q
Treatment of reactive arthritis
A
NSAIDs
Steroid (injections or systemic)
>6mnths of symptoms:
sulfasalazine or methotrexate
