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arthritisInflammation of the joints, with pain, swelling, and restricted motion. Many conditions may cause arthritis, including gout, infection, and trauma to the joint. There are three main forms of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; and septic arthritis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sensitivity of HLA-B27 in selected diseases Disease HLA-B27 Ankylosing spondylitis 90-95% Enteropathic arthritis 30% with sacroiliitis 60% Psoriatic arthritis 20-40% with spondylitis 50-70% Reiters disease 60% with spondylitis 80% Juvenile spondylitis 60-90% Acute anterior uveitis 50% HLA-B27, human leukocyte antigen B27. |
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