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Which of the following joints is NOT commonly affected by ankylosing spondylitis?
Which of the following joints is NOT commonly affected by ankylosing spondylitis?
- Knees (correct)
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Spine
What is the underlying mechanism believed to cause ankylosing spondylitis?
What is the underlying mechanism believed to cause ankylosing spondylitis?
- Inflammation of the joints
- Autoimmune or autoinflammatory response (correct)
- Environmental factors
- Genetic factors
What percentage of individuals affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK have the HLA-B27 antigen?
What percentage of individuals affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK have the HLA-B27 antigen?
- More than 85% (correct)
- Less than 50%
- Around 60%
- 100%
How is ankylosing spondylitis diagnosed?
How is ankylosing spondylitis diagnosed?
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What type of spondyloarthropathy is ankylosing spondylitis classified as?
What type of spondyloarthropathy is ankylosing spondylitis classified as?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?
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What percentage of individuals affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK have the HLA-B27 antigen?
What percentage of individuals affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK have the HLA-B27 antigen?
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What is the main cause of ankylosing spondylitis?
What is the main cause of ankylosing spondylitis?
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What type of arthritis is ankylosing spondylitis classified as?
What type of arthritis is ankylosing spondylitis classified as?
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What are the possible treatments for ankylosing spondylitis?
What are the possible treatments for ankylosing spondylitis?
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