autoimmune
Reactive arthritis
Reactive , previously known as Reiter's , is a form of arthritis that develops in response to an in another part of the body (cross-reactivity). Coming into contact with and developing an infection can trigger the disease. By the time a person presents with symptoms, the "trigger" infection has often been cured or is in remission in cases, thus making determination of the initial cause difficult.
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