title: [Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis].
abstract: Arthritis, following infection caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, is classically attributed to acute rheumatic fever. However, a new clinical syndrome, called poststreptococcal reactive arthritis, as a distinct entity from acute rheumatic fever, was described recently. The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of published information on poststreptococcal reactive arthritis. The paper outlines its clinical description and proposed diagnostic criteria. Similarities and differences between poststreptococcal reactive arthritis and acute rheumatic fever are discussed. Information regarding long-term risk of carditis following poststreptococcal reactive arthritis is provided, and therapeutic recommendations are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Vilnius University Children's Hospital, Santariskiu 4, 01102 Vilnius, Lithuania. gedimi@takas.lt
authors.forename: Vilija
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cerniauskiene
authors.forename: Marija
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jakutovic
authors.forename: Violeta
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Panaviene
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000175:diagnosis; D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012213:Rheumatic Fever / Q000175:diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012459:Salicylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D012459:Salicylates