ABSTRACT
These guidelines update the 2008 UK guideline for the management of sexually acquired reactive arthritis. The guideline is aimed at those over the age of 16 years, presenting to healthcare professionals working in sexual health services. The recommendations are primarily aimed at services offering level 3 care in sexually transmitted infection management within the United Kingdom. However, the principles will apply to those presenting to level 1 and 2 services, and appropriate local referral pathways will need to be developed.
Subject(s)
Arthritis, Reactive , HIV Infections , Sexual Health , Sexually Transmitted Diseases , Adolescent , HIV Infections/diagnosis , HIV Infections/drug therapy , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Humans , Referral and Consultation , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/diagnosis , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/drug therapy , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/epidemiology , United Kingdom/epidemiologySubject(s)
Exanthema/etiology , Multiple Pulmonary Nodules/etiology , Syphilis/diagnosis , Exanthema/pathology , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multiple Pulmonary Nodules/diagnosis , Multiple Pulmonary Nodules/diagnostic imaging , Skin/pathology , Syphilis/complications , Syphilis/pathology , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Sexually acquired reactive arthritis (SARA) may present acutely to general physicians. It is important to consider the condition and to identify key features in the history and examination so that appropriate investigations are taken and optimum treatment is given. Involvement of relevant specialists in the management is essential and where sexually transmitted infections are identified, partner notification is required.
