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NSGSUX-REACTIVE ARTH
NSGSUX-REACTIVE ARTHRITIS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is another name for reactive arthritis? | Reiter's syndrome |
| What is reactive arthritis? | a group of inflammatory conditions that involve the joints, urethra, and eyes-may also be lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. |
| What is the cause of reactive arthritis? | unknown |
| When does reactive arthritis usually occur and in whom? | men before the age of 40 |
| What are the risk factors associated with reactive arthritis? | an infection with chlamydia, campylobacter, salmonella, or yersinia and certain genes |
| What are the initial symptoms of reactive arthritis? | urinary symptoms within days or weeks, low grade fever, conjunctivitis, arthritis |
| What is the diagnosis of reactive arthritis based on? | symptoms |
| What diagnostic tests are performed? | ESR may be elevated, joint xrays, urinalysis, HLA-B27 antigen |
| What is the goal of treatment? | relieve the symptoms and treat the underlying infection |
| What is the expected outcome? | may go away within 3-4 months, but symptoms may return |
| What are the complications that may develop? | Uvelitis, arrhythmias, aortic insufficiency |
| What is the prevention? | prevent STD and GI infections through condom use and washing hands |
| What are the drug therapies used to treat this? | coxycycline (Vibramycin) of pt and partners; topical opthalmics, corticosteroids, NSAIDS |