Epidemiology of Reiter's syndrome in Rochester, Minnesota: 1950-1980.
The incidence of Reiter's syndrome in a predominantly white, community-based population is reported. The age-adjusted annual incidence rate for males younger than age 50 was 3.5 per 100,000. No female cases were identified. Over time, a greater proportion of cases have been identified among younger males. In 63% of the patients, either a prolonged or relapsing disease course occurred.
Michet
C J
CJ
Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
Machado
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EB
Ballard
D J
DJ
McKenna
C H
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications; D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008910:Minnesota; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000150:complications