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What are the known symptoms of reiter's syndrome?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Reiter's Syndrome: Two types: dysenteric onset or venereal onset. One with diarrhea (caused by certain bacteria-salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, yersinia. The venereal trigger is chlamydia, & urethral irritation and discharge is common in men initially. People with reiter's syndrome usually have the hla-b27 antigen, or similars: b40, b41, b7. Reiter's usually affects the feet, sijs, and tendons and eyes.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Joint,eye&pee pain: Classical symptoms are painful swollen joints (arthritis), redness & singing of eyes (conjunctivitis or uveitis, & burning on urination (urethritis). Urinary symptoms usually occur first. Symptoms most commonly develop either following a chlamydia or a ureaplasma std, occasionally after gonorrhea on one hand, others following a severe intestinal infection with salmonella or shigella with diarrhea.

Answered 7/20/2012

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