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The term "reactive arthritis" was first coined in 1969 in a case report describing an arthritis associated with a Yersinia enterocolitica infection. Historically, it has also referred to one component of the clinical triad formerly known as Reiter syndrome (post infectious arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis), although this clinical syndrome only represents a subset of patients with reactive arthritis. In 1999, a list of gastrointestinal and urogenital pathogens thought to be causative of this condition was created by a panel of experts. | |||
==[[Reactive arthritis classification|Classification]]== | ==[[Reactive arthritis classification|Classification]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Reactive arthropathy
Overview
Historical Perspective
The term "reactive arthritis" was first coined in 1969 in a case report describing an arthritis associated with a Yersinia enterocolitica infection. Historically, it has also referred to one component of the clinical triad formerly known as Reiter syndrome (post infectious arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis), although this clinical syndrome only represents a subset of patients with reactive arthritis. In 1999, a list of gastrointestinal and urogenital pathogens thought to be causative of this condition was created by a panel of experts.
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Reactive arthritis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | cost-effectiveness of therapy | Future or investigational therapies
Case Studies