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Shigella Infection Symptoms: Reiter's Syndrome

About 3% of those with a shigella infection develop Reiter's syndrome.

Symptoms of Reiter's syndrome include:

Joint pains:

Joint swelling
Ankle pain:

Around the Achilles tendon

Red and flaky
Usually present on the soles of the feet and hands

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Last Updated: Aug 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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