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Is any therapy beneficial for postenteritic reactive arthritis?
Treatment of Postenteritic Reactive Arthritis
| Treatment | Acute | Chronic | Sacroiliitis |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAIDs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Corticosteroids Intraarticular Oral only if used in high doses | Yes No | Yes No | Yes |
| Antibiotics 2-wk course 3-mo course | No NA | No No | No No |
| Sulfasalazine | NA | Yes | No |
| Methotrexate | NA | Yes | No |
| Anti-TNFα * | NA | Yes | Yes |
NA, Not applicable; NSAID, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug; TNF, tumor necrosis factor.
* Anti-TNFα agents include etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab and certolizumab pegol not FDA-approved.
