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After assessment, 23% (n = 19) of patients were clinically diagnosed with definite axSpA (10\/19 radiographic), 40% (n = 32) with suspicion of axSpA, and 37% (n = 30) with no axSpA. AxSpA was diagnosed more often in men (33% of the men vs 13% of the women).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion.<\/jats:title><jats:p>A high prevalence of axSpA was found in patients with AAU referred because of CBP. There was substantial diagnostic delay in the majority of patients with recurring AAU, as many already had CBP during previous AAU flares. 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