Reiter's syndrome



Reiter's syndrome is a condition that belongs to reactive arthritis. It often occurs after intestinal inflammation, classically after campylobacter enteritis. It may also be part of a venereal chlamydial urinary tract infection.

Histocompatible HLA-B27 antigen is often present.

Clinical picture
It is characterized by a triad, which includes:


 * conjunctivitis - conjunctivitis ,

Mnemonic: Can't see, can't pee, can't climb a tree.
 * urinary tract inflammation - urethritis ,
 * non-purulent joint inflammation - arthritis.

The classic triad is rather rare. Incomplete Reiter's syndrome is more common : arthritis + 1 additional symptom. There may also be enthesitis, skin and mucosal ulceration, periostitis.

Related articles

 * Reactive arthritis
 * Campylobacter enteritis
 * Genus campylobactor
 * Chlamydial infections of the genitals