Article
Microbial factors in spondyloarthropathies: insights from population studies.
Current opinion in rheumatology - 1 Jul 2003
Leirisalo-Repo Marjatta, Hannu Timo, Mattila Leena
Abstract excerpt
Infections and genetics play a role in the development of reactive arthritis. The clinical manifestations and severity of the features depend on the triggering infections and the epidemiologic setting. Reports from hospital-based series show the lowest frequency of reactive arthritis, but often, patients have severe arthritis associated with a high frequency of HLA-B27. At the population level, reactive arthritis...
Topics
- Arthritis, Reactive
- Bacterial Infections
- Finland
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA-B27 Antigen
- Humans
- Population Surveillance
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing