Autoimmune Arthritides, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, or Peripheral Spondyloarthritis Following Lyme Disease

ConclusionSystemic autoimmune joint diseases (i.e., RA, PsA, SpA) may follow Lyme disease. Development of polyarthritis after antibiotic‐treated EM, previous psoriasis, or low‐titer B burgdorferi antibodies may provide insight into the correct diagnosis.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - December 27, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sheila L. Arvikar, Jameson T. Crowley, Katherine B. Sulka, Allen C. Steere Tags: Lyme Disease Source Type: research