Reiter’s Syndrome, also called reactive arthritis, is an autoimmune condition that occurs as a response to an infection in another part of the body. The condition has been related to the ingestion of foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Yersinia. The victims of Reiter’s syndrome suffer from seemingly unrelated symptoms such as inflammation of the large joints, the eyes and the urethra. There are numerous other symptoms that vary from case to case that range from agonizing skin conditions to skin lesions and ulcers. Over a lifetime of dealing with the condition some people can suffer from heart problems. Reactive arthritis occurrences can be limited and infrequent or chronic and progressive. Though Reiter’s is not typically a fatal syndrome, it can lead to a lifetime of pain and complications.
