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Gram-negative bacteria and B27 disease.

C J Eastmond

    British Journal of Rheumatology
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Infection outbreaks revealed milder cases of reactive arthritis than previously seen. These milder cases showed a lower frequency of HLA-B27, suggesting a link between this gene and disease severity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Immunogenetics

    Background:

    • The link between infection and ankylosing spondylitis remains unclear, with conflicting research findings.
    • Infection's role in reactive arthritis and Reiter's syndrome is well-established.
    • Gastroenteritis outbreaks in the Grampian region provided an opportunity to study reactive arthritis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of reactive arthritis following specific infectious outbreaks.
    • To explore the association between human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) and the severity of reactive arthritis.
    • To examine the relationship between specific bacterial infections and associated conditions like erythema nodosum.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study of populations affected by Campylobacter jejuni and Salmonella typhimurium outbreaks.

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  • Comparison of reactive arthritis cases in the general population versus those seen in rheumatology clinics.
  • Analysis of HLA-B27 frequency in relation to disease severity.
  • Assessment of immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG, IgM) responses in affected patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Reactive arthritis cases in the general population appeared milder than those in rheumatology clinics.
    • Milder reactive arthritis cases exhibited a lower frequency of HLA-B27.
    • An association was observed between gastroenteritis (Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella typhimurium) and erythema nodosum, with or without arthritis.
    • No significant differences in immunoglobulin responses were found between patients with Salmonella typhimurium-induced reactive arthritis and those with gastroenteritis alone.

    Conclusions:

    • The study suggests a potential association between HLA-B27 and the severity of reactive arthritis.
    • Milder forms of reactive arthritis may be more prevalent in the general population than previously recognized.
    • Campylobacter jejuni and Salmonella typhimurium infections are linked to erythema nodosum, potentially with or without arthritis.