Reactive arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition triggered by an infection elsewhere in the body, typically the genitourinary or gastrointestinal tract. It matters clinically as it can cause acute arthritis in young adults, often complicating infections with symptoms like conjunctivitis and urethritis. A key association is with HLA-B27 positivity, influencing disease severity and chronicity.
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