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Reiter's Syndrome
Reiter's Syndrome is a triad of Urethritis, Conjunctivitis and Arthritis (which is non infectious but often follows infections, is associated with HLA-B27 and is usually polyarticular)
It is likely that the term "reactive arthritis" may start appearing more frequently on exams. Reiter syndrome is being phased out because of Hans Reiter's Nazi connections during WW-2 (check wikipedia Reiter syndrome)
It is likely that the term "reactive arthritis" may start appearing more frequently on exams. Reiter syndrome is being phased out because of Hans Reiter's Nazi connections during WW-2 (check wikipedia Reiter syndrome)
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