Exploring the role of the microbiome in inflammatory arthritis disease pathogenesis by Brough, I

“…Microbiome profiling in SpA has identified increased abundances of inflammation-associated bacteria, and patients with reactive arthritis (ReA); a subset of SpA, develop joint inflammation following gastrointestinal (GI) infection. …”

Sequelae of selected gastrointestinal infections: incidence, risk factors and economic impact on the National Health Service in England by Esan, O

“…<p><b>Background</b> Sequelae of reactive arthritis (ReA), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn’s disease (CD) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) following gastrointestinal (GI) infections can occur. …”