Which of the following organisms can cause a syndrome that includes arthritis and conjunctivitis?
A. Neisseria gonorrhea
B. Chlamydia trachomatis
C. Trichomonas vaginalis
D. Gardnerella vaginalis
ANS: B
Reiter's syndrome, a serious systemic complication of chlamydia infection, occurs more commonly in men and is characterized by urethritis, arthritis, and conjunctivitis or uveitis.
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