[Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis].
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.
Cerniauskiene
Vilija
V
Vilnius University Children's Hospital, Santariskiu 4, 01102 Vilnius, Lithuania. gedimi@takas.lt
Jakutovic
Marija
M
Panaviene
Violeta
V
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
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D012459:Salicylates