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- Age, sex, race, and family history
- Symptom onset (abrupt or gradual), evolution (chronic constant, intermittent, migratory, additive), and duration (acute versus chronic)
- Number and distribution of involved structures: monarticular (one joint), oligoarticular (two to three joints), polyarticular (more than three joints); symmetry
- Other articular features: morning stiffness, effect of movement, features that improve/worsen Sx
- Extraarticular Sx: e.g., fever, rash, weight loss, visual change, dyspnea, diarrhea, dysuria, numbness, weakness
- Recent events: e.g., trauma, drug administration, travel, other illnesses
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