Reactive arthritis is classified as an autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body (cross-reactivity). Coming into contact with bacteria and developing an infection can trigger the disease. By the time the patient presents with symptoms, often the `trigger` infection has been cured or is in remissio.....
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Reiter's syndrome is also called reactive arthritis since it is thought to involve the immune system which is reacting to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. Accordingly, certain people's immune systems are genetically primed to react aberrantly when these areas are exposed to certain bacteria....
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arthritis after an infection, such as urethritis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or enteritis caused by Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, or Yersinia. Cf. Reiter syndrome.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. sterile, usually transient polyarthropathy following various infectious diseases.
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Our Reactive arthritis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Reactive arthritis Reactive arthritis: A chronic form of arthritis featuring the following three conditions: (1) inflamed joints; (2) inflammation of the eyes (conjunctivitis); and (3) inflammation of the genital, urinary or gastrointestinal system. ...
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