Reiter's Syndrome Symptoms
- Reiter's Syndrome
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What Is It?
Reiterâs syndrome is a rare disease that causes a form of arthritis, along with inflammation of the urinary tract and eyes. It is triggered by an infection, usually by a sexually transmitted organism or by certain gastrointestinal bacteria.
The most common infection causing Reiterâs syndrome is the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia. Reiterâs syndrome can also be caused by gastrointestinal infection from bacteria such as salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, or Ye...
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Reiter's Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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