Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Flashcards

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Definition

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Most common type of arthritis in children under the age of 16

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Cause

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Autoimmune disease
Not known why this happens

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Symptoms

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Persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness

can cause growth problems, joint damage and eye inflammation

Fever
Swollen lymph nodes
Rash

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