Modern Approaches to the Diagnosis and Therapy of Reactive Arthritis

Abstract

Currently, the problem of reactive arthritis (ReA) remains important. This is due to the sufficiently high prevalence of the disease. The analysis of epidemiological data allows us to put forward a number of possible reasons explaining the different frequency of ReA in certain regions of the Russian Federation and in other countries. The article details the clinical picture of the disease, analyzes the significance of various laboratory techniques aimed at identifying the causative agent of ReA. The main approaches to the therapy of ReA, including the use of antimicrobial drugs, are described.