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I have health issues diagnosed as reactive arthritis and autoimmune disease. is there a way (any test) to determine if it is a complication because i contracted salmonella several months ago? thanks?

Q: i have health issues diagnosed as reactive arthritis and autoimmune disease. is there a way (any test) to determine if it is a complication because i contracted salmonella several months ago? thanks?

: It is the diagnosis itself that is confirming as reactive arthritis has been linked to Salmonella infections. Clarify with your rheumatologist, majority of patients recover in few months following the infection.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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It is the diagnosis itself that is confirming as reactive arthritis has been linked to Salmonella infections. Clarify with your rheumatologist, majority of patients recover in few months following the infection.

Answered 3/6/2023

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A member asked:

I have health issues diagnosed as reactive arthritis and autoimmune disease. is there a way (any test) to determine if it is a complication because i contracted salmonella several months ago? thanks?

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