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Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome)%u2022Arthritis developing 2-4 weeks after genitourinary or gastrointestinal infectionDefinition:%u2022Chlamydia trachomatis, Campylobacter, Salmonella, ShigellaCommon causative organisms:%u2022Conjunctivitis%u2022Urethritis%u2022ArthritisClassic triad (\%u2022Enthesitis%u2022Skin lesions (keratoderma blennorrhagica)%u2022Oral ulcersOther features:%u2022NSAIDs for joint symptoms%u2022Antibiotics for underlying infection%u2022Sulfasalazine or methotrexate for persistent arthritisTreatment:
