An overview of reactive arthritis. Issue 7 (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pennisi, Megan; Perdue, Jacqueline; Roulston, Tessa; Nicholas, Joyce; Schmidt, Eric; Rolfs, Jenna
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 32:Issue 7(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: reactive arthritis -- Reiter syndrome -- spondyloarthropathy -- arthritis -- HLA-B27 -- postinfectious; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000558320.47868.2f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter syndrome, is a spondyloarthropathy that typically follows a urogenital or gastrointestinal infection, and is characterized by conjunctivitis, urethritis, and arthritis. The frequency of reactive arthritis in the United States is estimated at 3.5 to 5 patients per 100, 000. Physician assistants (PAs) can manage the condition; therefore, they should be familiar with the disease's signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment regimens. Without proper management, reactive arthritis can progress to a chronic destructive arthritis. Prompt recognition of the condition is key to early intervention and a better patient outcome with fewer complications.