Reiter's Syndrome : Causes

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Causes could include:
The exact cause of reactive arthritis is unknown. It occurs most commonly in men before the age of 40. It may follow an infection with chlamydia, campylobacter, salmonella, or yersinia. Certain genes may make you more prone to the syndrome. The di...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 24, 2008
The cause of Reiter's syndrome was unknown as of early 1998, but scientists think the disease results from a combination of genetic vulnerability and various disease agents. Over 80% of Caucasian patients and 50–60% of African Americans test...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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