Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome)


Treatment: Any underlying infection must be sought and appropriately treated with the correct antibiotic therapy. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are used to treat the arthritis. An ophthalmologist should be consulted to evaluate the globe. Corticosteroid eye drops are frequently used. Topical steroids can be used to treat the skin manifestations. Many patients experience a spontaneous remission in a few months.


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Aug 11, 2016 | Posted by in Dermatology | Comments Off on Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome)

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