REACTIVE ARTHRITIDES
\ɹɪˈaktɪv ˈɑːθɹɪtˌa͡ɪdz], \ɹɪˈaktɪv ˈɑːθɹɪtˌaɪdz], \ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_t_ɪ_v ˈɑː_θ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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An abacterial form of arthritis developing after infection at a site distant from the affected joint or joints. The causative bacteria cannot be cultured from synovial specimens but bacterial antigens have been demonstrated in cells from the synovial fluid and membrane. It often follows Yersinia infection.
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