Introduction: Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis: Arthritis developing after a digestive, urinary or other infection.
Reactive arthritis:
This form of arthritis develops after an
infection involving the lower urinary tract, bowel, or other organs.
It is commonly associated with eye problems, skin rashes, and mouth
sores. Reiter’s syndrome is an example of reactive arthritis.
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1. excerpt from Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: NIAMS
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