Reactive arthritis is an abacterial form of arthritis that develops after infection at a site distant from the affected joint(s). The condition has long been recognised, often under the name of Reiter's syndrome. During recent years a number of research teams have published new findings concerning the pathogenesis of reactive arthritis which may also prove to be of importance for other rheumatic diseases. The clinical picture, treatment and prognosis of reactive arthritis are also discussed in the article.
反应性关节炎是一种在远离受影响关节的部位发生感染后出现的无菌性关节炎。这种疾病早已为人所知，通常被称为赖特综合征。近年来，一些研究团队发表了有关反应性关节炎发病机制的新发现，这些发现可能对其他风湿性疾病也具有重要意义。本文还讨论了反应性关节炎的临床表现、治疗方法和预后。
