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Reactive arthritis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of reactive arthritis include early treatment of GI or GU infections, educating patients about association of GI and GU infection with reactive arthritis and use of barrier methods such as condoms can prevent spread of sexually transmitted disease.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of reactive arthritis include:[1]
- Early treatment of GI or GU infections.
- Educating patients about association of GI or GU infections,with reactive arthritis.
- Use of barrier methods such as condoms can prevent spread of sexually transmitted disease.
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]