06-25-2007, 11:37 AM
A 36 year old male presents with the complaints of migratory arthralgia, burning micturation and red eyes. His past medical history is insignificant. He denies any recent travel or tick bite. He is a non-smoker and non-alcoholic. He does not take any medication. P/E p.r 89/min, t 37.9C and b.p 120/80mmHg. Examination of the eyes is compatible with conjunctivitis. Another important finding is the presence of painless shallow ulcers on glans penis. Which of the following is the correct statement about this disease?
A. E. Coli has been implicated as the organism for diarrhea
B. This is predominantly a disease of female
C. Neisseria is the cause of urethritis
D. Rheumatoid factor levels are usually negative
E. More than 95% of patients are positive for HLA-B27
A. E. Coli has been implicated as the organism for diarrhea
B. This is predominantly a disease of female
C. Neisseria is the cause of urethritis
D. Rheumatoid factor levels are usually negative
E. More than 95% of patients are positive for HLA-B27