Ankylosing Spondylitis

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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?

  • 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?

  • More than 85% (correct)
  • Less than 50%
  • Around 60%
  • 100%

How is ankylosing spondylitis diagnosed?

<p>Based on symptoms and medical imaging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of spondyloarthropathy is ankylosing spondylitis classified as?

<p>Seronegative spondyloarthropathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?

<p>Back pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK have the HLA-B27 antigen?

<p>85% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of ankylosing spondylitis?

<p>Genetic factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of arthritis is ankylosing spondylitis classified as?

<p>Spondyloarthropathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible treatments for ankylosing spondylitis?

<p>Medication, exercise, physical therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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