Brief on nongranulomatous anterior uveitis

- associated with the HLA-B27 allele in half to two thirds of patients.

Critical review questions:
> recent ocular trauma
>back stiffness, arthritis, rashes
>shortness of breath
>urethral discharge or dysuria
>swollen lymph nodes
>diarrhea, blood in stools
>recent insect bites
>sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
>tuberculosis (TB) exposure.

Family history is important as well. Inquire if there is a family history of uveitis or other symptoms in family members that might suggest associated diseases, such as a spondyloarthropathy or other human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 processes.


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