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	Reiter's Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reiter's syndrome is a disorder that causes three seemingly unrelated symptoms: arthritis, redness of the eyes, and urinary tract signs.
		Reiter's syndrome is also referred to as reactive arthritis, which means that the arthritis occurs as a "reaction" to an infection that started elsewhere in the body.
		Reiter's syndrome is not contagious; that is, a person with the disorder cannot pass it to somebody else.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/926056398.html (2168 words)

	Arthritis Insight-Featured Discussion
		Reiter's syndrome is also called "reactive arthritis." Some think that it involves an immune system which is "reacting" to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems.
		Reiter's syndrome is thought to be partly genetic, with exposure to certain infections required to trigger the onset of the disease (this trigger can be a sexually transmitted disease).
		Reiter's Syndrome commonly presents with arthritis, often in the spine and pelvis, inflammation of the urinary tract (nongonococcal urethritis), and inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the eyes and mouth.
	arthritisinsight.com /medical/disease/reiters.html (343 words)

	ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Reiter's syndrome
		Reiter's syndrome is a disease which classically consists of inflammation of the joints (arthritis), urethra (urethritis), and eye.
		Reiter's syndrome is a disease which classically consists of joint inflammation (arthritis), urethral inflammation (urethritis), and eye inflammation.
		Reiter's syndrome is a disease which classically consists of joint inflammation (arthritis), inflammation of the urethra (urethritis), and eye inflammation; and is more common in adults.
	www.enlmedical.com /article/000440.htm (620 words)

	Prostatitis Website -- Reiter's Syndrome Briefing
		Reiter's syndrome is also called "reactive arthritis." It is felt that it involves an immune system which is reacting to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems.
		Reiter's syndrome most frequently occurs in patients in their thirties or forties, but it can occur at any age.
		Although Reiter's syndrome has long been described as a disease predominantly of men, this conclusion is probably overstated and related to the ascertainment of cases.
	www.prostatitis.org /reiters.html (3810 words)

	Reiters Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reiter’s syndrome is an arthritis that produces pain, swelling, redness and heat in the joints.
		This syndrome is sometimes called a “reactive arthritis”; which means that the arthritis occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body.
		Reiter’s syndrome most commonly develops in men between the ages of 20 and 40 years, although women can also develop the disorder.
	www.arthritisvic.org.au /Arthritis/reiters.htm (461 words)

	Dr. Koop - Reiter’s syndrome
		Reiter's syndrome is a group of symptoms consisting of arthritis (inflammation of the joints), urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eye), and lesions of the skin and mucous membranes.
		The exact cause of Reiter's syndrome is unknown.
		The risk factors for the syndrome include infection with Chlamydia, Campylobacter, Salmonella, or Yersinia; being male; and possibly, genetic predisposition.
	www.drkoop.com /ency/93/000440.html (305 words)

	MDchoice.com Reiter's Syndrome
		Immunosuppressive medicines—A small percentage of patients with Reiter’s syndrome have severe symptoms that cannot be controlled with the treatments described earlier.
		Researchers are studying new treatments for Reiter’s syndrome; for example, prolonged treatment with antibiotics or a combination of antibiotics and other drugs such as methotrexate or sulfasalazine.
		A genetic marker that may be found in the blood of patients with certain forms of arthritis such as ankylosing spondylitis and Reiter’s syndrome.
	www.mdchoice.com /Pt/consumer/reiters.asp (3242 words)

	eMedicine - Reiter Syndrome : Article by Thomas Scoggins, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reiter syndrome falls under the rheumatic disease category of seronegative spondyloarthropathies, which includes ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, the arthropathy of associated inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile onset ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile chronic arthritis.
		Reiter syndrome is associated with human leukocyte antigen (HLA)–B27, although HLA-B27 is not always present in an affected individual, particularly in the presence of HIV.
		Urethritis of Reiter syndrome may be postdysenteric or postvenereal, with frequency, dysuria, urgency, and urethral discharge.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic498.htm (2475 words)

	Reiters Syndrome: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment - Kellogg Eye Center
		Reiters Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by arthritis, inflammation of the urinary tract (nongonococcal urethritis), inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the eyes (conjunctivitis), and inflammation of the front part of the eye (iritis, uveitis).).
		However occasionally there is an underlying infection of the small bowel (enteric) which may contribute to the onset of Reiters Syndrome.
		The objective of Reiters Syndrome treatment is to alleviate the symptoms associated with the syndrome and to treat any underlying infection.
	www.kellogg.umich.edu /patientcare/conditions/reiters.html (420 words)

	Reiters Syndrome
		Reiter's syndrome is a condition characterized by a triad of symptoms: conjunctivitis or iritis, urethritis, and arthritis.
		Treatment of Reiter's syndrome consists of topical steroids for iritis (inflammation inside the eye), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for arthritis, and antibiotic therapy for any associated infections.
		Immunosuppressive medicines -A small percentage of patients with Reiter's syndrome have severe symptoms that cannot be controlled with the treatments described earlier.
	www.althealth.co.uk /services/info/ailments/reiters-syndrome.php (4813 words)

	Reiters Syndrome - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
		Reiters syndrome is an inflammatory reaction to an infection somewhere in the body.
		Reiter's syndrome is triggered by certain infections in a genetically susceptible person.
		The key to preventing Reiter's syndrome is avoiding the triggering infection.
	www.swedish.org /14516.cfm (733 words)

	Rare Pediatric Disease Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reiter’s syndrome (RS) is composed of a group of autoimmune-mediated symptoms including reactive arthritis (pain, swelling, redness, and heat in the joints), inflammation of the urinary tract, inflammation of the lining of the eye, and sores and/or thickening of the skin, and sores in the mouth.
		Since Reiter’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease, other organ systems including gastrointestinal and cardiac may be affected.
		Children who first develop symptoms before age 16, who have hip arthritis, who need more than just NSAIDS to relieve their symptoms, and who have lower back involvement are associated with a poorer prognosis.
	www.madisonsfoundation.org /content/3/1/display.asp?did=323 (874 words)

	reactive
		Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's syndrome, is a type of arthritis that occurs as a reaction to an infection somewhere in the body.
		Most infections that cause the disease originate in the genitourinary tract (the bladder, urethra, penis, or vagina) and are spread through sexual intercourse, a form of the disease called genitourinary Reiter's syndrome, or urogenital Reiter's syndrome.
		Reactive arthritis, or Reiter's syndrome, is usually preceded by an infection caused by bacteria, such as Chlamydia trachomatis (a sexually transmitted disease) or Salmonella (a bacteria that can contaminate foods).
	www.stjohnsmercy.org /healthinfo/adult/arthritis/reactive.asp (579 words)

	Medical Question - Reiters Syndrome Arthritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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		Reiters syndrome - Reactive arthritis Reiter's syndrome is a group of symptoms consisting of arthritis (inflammation of
		Reiters syndrome is also referred to as reactive arthritis, which means that the arthritis occurs as a reaction to an
	www.joanandrosemary.com /reiters-syndrome-arthritis.htm (256 words)

	MedicalGeo.com - Diseases R - Se
		A disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected or those in contact with the person.
		Sometimes the term is used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts these may be considered distinguishable categories.
		The subject of systematic classification of diseases is referred to as nosology.
	www.medicalgeo.com /Med-Diseases-R---Se (83 words)

	AOL Search: Main > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Musculoskeletal Disorders > Arthritis > Reiter's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Explanation of what reiter's syndrome is, how common it is, the warning signs, causes, what can be done and some tips for living well.
		An in depth look at reiter's syndrome including the causes, prevention, symptoms, treatment and prognosis.
		A brief article explaining what reiter's syndrome is, its causes, symptoms, who gets it and the prognosis.
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	REITERS SYNDROME (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reiter's syndrome is a clinical tetrad of unknown cause consisting of urethritis, conjunctivitis (or, less commonly, uveitis), mucocutaneous lesions, and arthritis.
		Reiter's syndrome must be distinguished from gonococcal arthritis, especially when conjunctivitis has been mild or overlooked.
		Rheumatoid arthritis, idiopathic ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis must also be considered.
	altmed.iatp.org.ua /pain/joints/reiters_syndrome.htm (239 words)

	THE DESPICABLE DR. JULIUS REITER
		Dan Wallace and Mike Weisman of the University of California, Los Angeles, report that Reiter's syndrome was named after one of the most heinous, hateful and despicable physicians who ever lived.
		But odious, vile Dr. Reiter thought it was caused by a spirochete, similar to the one that causes syphilis.
		Despicable and venomous Dr. Julius Reiter was one of the first physicians to swear an oath of allegiance to Adolph Hitler in 1932 and was one of the most prominent members of a the eugenics movement that advocated killing all people who had any physical or mental disability whatever.
	www.drmirkin.com /morehealth/8735.html (615 words)

	Suspected Reiters Syndrome
		Reiter's syndrome typically has the triad of arthritis, uveitis and urethritis.
		A rheumatology referral can be considered if Reiter's syndrome is still suspected.
		Reading up on Reiter's it is a disease from hell.
	www.medhelp.org /perl6/Arthritis/messages/80.html (448 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		I have had Reiter's Syndrome since 1975 and have found somplace I can understand about REITERS.
		I was tossed around from docter to docter for the first 9 yrs..I luckily round up at John's Hopkin's in Baltimore.
		This is some of the History I have had with Reiters.
	members.aol.com /essexhaus/science2/R.S.htm (232 words)

	Drug InfoNet - Reiters Syndrome - [general]
		These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments.
		Answer: Your t cells vary a lot depending on the external challenge to them, much as your other white cells will go up or down if you are infected.
		My 37-year-old friend at work quit his career this week because Rieter's Syndrome has made him feel like a 70-year-old man inside.
	www.druginfonet.com /index.php?pageID=faq/new/DISEASE_FAQ/Reiters_Syndrome.htm (336 words)

	Reiter's syndrome - OhioHealth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reiter's syndrome is a form of reactive arthritis, an inflammation of the joints (arthritis) that occurs in response to infection.
		In addition to joint inflammation, people with Reiter's syndrome have inflammation of the tube that drains urine from the bladder (urethra) and of the lining of the eye (conjunctiva).
		Not all people with reactive arthritis have the three conditions described by Hans Reiter, a German physician, in 1916.
	www.ohiohealth.com /healthreference/reference/893861C9-6F23-4AE9-BBAD91E51867D7CA.htm?category=6211 (256 words)

	Reiters Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		I have recently been diagnosed as suffering from Reiters Syndrome as the result of a diarrheal illness of unknown origin that I caught in Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka.
		A great deal of useful information is posted on the net but, owing to the low incidence of Reiters in women, I have been able to locate relatively little information describing the experience of women with this disease.
		Please reply here if you are a woman who can offer me some of your experience of Reiters, the patterns of frequency and severity of recurrences, suitability of various forms of exercise, alternative medical approaches, etc.
	www.tell-us-your-story.com /_disc98r/00000035.htm (146 words)

	reiters syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		I am trying to find any information or case studies on reiters syndrome.
		My doctor is not very familiar with the syndrome either.
		Any information I could pass on to him from another physician would be greatly appreciated.
	www.tell-us-your-story.com /_disc98r/00000049.htm (188 words)

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