Reactive Arthritis: Infectious Symptoms To Be Aware Of

Reactive arthritis, otherwise known as Reiter’s syndrome or sexually acquired arthritis, is a very rare yet painful form of inflammatory arthritis, which is a disease of the joints due to inflammation. It is triggered by an infection that occurs in another part of an individual's body, mainly the bowels or genitals. It can be spread through sexual intercourse. The disease commonly affects the joints of the feet, ankles, and knees, although it may also cause inflammation of the eyes, urethra, and skin. Symptoms of reactive arthritis usually disappear within twelve months, but can be highly infectious in the meantime.