The Tdap vaccine is currently recommended by the CDC and covers tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (CDC Vaccines, 2013). In the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France, the abbreviation DTP refers to a combination vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis.
Generalized Arthritis and RA. Treato found 6 discussions about RA and Generalized Arthritis on the web. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers.
Types of Arthritis. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the more common types include: 1  Osteoarthritis. 2  This is the most common type of arthritis.3  It occurs when the cartilage covering the end of the bones gradually wears away.4  Without the protection of the cartilage, the bones begin to rub against each other and the resulting friction leads to pain and swelling. Osteoarthritis. 2  This is the most common type of arthritis. 3  It occurs when the cartilage covering the end of the bones gradually wears away. 4  Without the protection of the cartilage, the bones begin to rub against each other and the resulting friction leads to pain and swelling.