37) Female,51 years old,has swelling and pain in both wrist joints for 3 months. The 3rd and 4th interphalangeal joints of both hands are swollen and painful, second metacarpophalangeal joint of both hands is swollen and painful for 2 months, morning stiffness for 2 hours, and low fever. Her most likely diagnosis is? A Systemic lupus erythematosus B Rheumatoid Arthritis C Osteoarthritis D Gout E Spondyloarthropathy

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37) Female,51 years old,has swelling and pain in both wrist joints for 3 months. The 3rd and 4th interphalangeal joints of both hands are swollen and painful, second metacarpophalangeal joint of both hands is swollen and painful for 2 months, morning stiffness for 2 hours, and low fever. Her most likely diagnosis is? A Systemic lupus erythematosus B Rheumatoid Arthritis C Osteoarthritis D Gout E Spondyloarthropathy
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