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Reiter Syndrome
Definition 1
A rare, reactive inflammatory disorder seen following bacterial infection. It predominantly affects males aged 20-40. Individuals with HLA-B27 antigen are estimated to have a 50 % increased risk. The disorder is characterized by arthritis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, iritis and ulceration of the oral cavity, genitals and volar surfaces of the hands and feet. The clinical course is self-limited with resolution of clinical disease usually within six months of onset. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A triad of nongonococcal urethritis followed by conjunctivitis and arthritis, of unknown etiology. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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