Thursday, February 26, 2009

Classic TRIAD of REITER's Disease


Described by Hans Reiter.

1. Urethritis - Non-gonococcal.

2. Arthritis.

3. Conjunctivitis.

This classic triad is seen only in 33% or 1/3rd of the patients with Reiter's Disease / ReA.

The Most Common cause of ReA is Chlamydia Trachomatis.

Other organisms include Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Yersinia.
pgmeenotes by dv

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