Seronegative arthritis
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A seronegative arthritis is an arthritis that is distinguished from rheumatoid arthritis due the absence of rheumatoid factor (Rf-factor).
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Contrasting with rheumatoid arthritis
The seronegative arthritis family is differentiated from rheumatoid arthitis in many ways. Namely, rheumatoid arthritis is prevalent in the female population, whereas seronegative arthritis is more frequently seen in males.[1]
Types of seronegative arthritis
The following are types of seronegative arthritis that can be describes as Rf-factor negative:[1]
- psoriatic arthritis
- Reiter’s syndrome
- enteropathic arthritis
- reactive arthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- undifferentiated seronegative arthritis
Treatment
The following are adequate treatments for seronegative arthritis:[1]
- NSAIDS (such as: meloxicam)
- DMARDS (such as: methotrexate)
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New York University (April 26, 2010). "Seronegative arthritis".
