Preferred Label : post-infective arthritis;
Definition : An abacterial form of arthritis developing after infection at a site distant from
the affected joint or joints. The causative bacteria cannot be cultured from synovial
specimens but bacterial antigens have been demonstrated in cells from the synovial
fluid and membrane. It often follows Yersinia infection. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0085435;
Origin ID : RID3628;
UMLS CUI : C0085435;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
An abacterial form of arthritis developing after infection at a site distant from
the affected joint or joints. The causative bacteria cannot be cultured from synovial
specimens but bacterial antigens have been demonstrated in cells from the synovial
fluid and membrane. It often follows Yersinia infection. [MeSH]
