All of the following statements regarding Rheumatoid ahritis are true, except?
High ESR and CRP are associated with poor prognosis in rheumatoid ahritis. Rheumatoid factor (IgM antibody directed against Fc poion of IgG) and anti CCP antibody are present in 70-80% of cases. Anti CCP antibody are the most specific blood test for rheumatoid ahritis.
IgM antibody directed against Fc pa of IgG
Morning stiffness
Raised ESR
C - Reactive protein suggests a good prognosis