Reactive Arthritis

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Test:

Tests to consider in investigating the cause B.culture, faeces M/C/S, urethra M/C/S, synovial fluid assay, S.HLA-B27, serological tests for Sal­monella and Yersinia, S.uric acid, B.rheumatoid factor

Sign:

Dd:

Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, trauma

Phys:

Reactive arthritis is any arthritis secondary to an­other disease, particularly enteric bacterial infec­tions. Reiter's syn. and gonorrhoea may also be responsible. See Pathology for interpretation of test results