What causes Reiters Syndrome?
Like other types of arthritis, health professionals and scientists have not been able to determine the direct cause of this condition. However, it does appear that there are several environmental factors that may be responsible for this condition. Some researchers have been able to establish a link between Reiter’s Syndrome and venereal infections and infections of the intestinal tract. These types of infections are often the result of the presence of amoeba, bacteria, salmonella and other infectious organisms. Another clue about nature of Reiter’s Syndrome is that it tends to appear in patients who have become infected with the HIV virus. Usually, the condition appears before the onset of full-blown AIDS.
