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I'm hlab27+. would retinal detachment(post salmonella), macular edema & glaucoma indicate reactive arthitis? 15 yrs & nothing conclusive from doctors.

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No: The eye issues you describe would be unrelated to the presence of the b27 antigen.

Answered 1/26/2014

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