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A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of lower back pain and stiffness, worse in the mornings and improving with activity. He also reports alternating buttock pain. Examination reveals limited lumbar flexion and tenderness over the sacroiliac joints. Blood tests show HLA-B27 positivity and elevated CRP. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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