Reiters Flashcards
What disease consist of Conjunctivitis, Uveitis, and enthesitis (Can’t see, can’t pee, can’t climb a tree) that have microbial associations?
Reactive arthritis (Reiters syndrome)
What is often associated with Reactive arthritis?
Bloody diarrhea
Who is the most prevalent in a veneral infection with reactive arthritis?
Men (9:1)
Who is the most prevalent in a veneral infection with reactive arthritis?
M=F
When does reactive arthritis typically begin?
about 2-4 weeks after contact with the initiating organism
What is usually the first symptom of reactive arthritis?
Urethritis
What is usually the second symptoms to show up with reactive arthritis?
Conjunctivitis
What are the tendons most commonly effected by enthesitis?
Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis
What is a part of reactive arthritis that has a Papulosquamous skin rash, Raised waxy papular lesions that coalesce into large scaly patches resembling psoriasis on the soles and palms?
Keratoderma blennorrhagicum
What lab is elevated with reactive arthritis?
ESR and CRP
