Reactive arthritis usually develops in response to an intestinal or sexually transmitted infection. The majority of patients are HLA-B27 positive. A sexually transmitted infection that precipitates reactive arthritis must always be treated with antibiotics.
Reactive arthritis usually develops in response to an intestinal or sexually transmitted infection. The majority of patients are HLA-B27 positive. A sexually transmitted infection that precipitates reactive arthritis must always be treated with antibiotics.