Most common autoimmune diseases in children

    • [DOC File]Immunodeficiencies 101

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      Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic paediatric rheumatic disease(1).. It is defined as arthritis affecting from one to all joints that begins before 16 years of age, and persists for at least 6 weeks. It occurs in children as young as 2 years …


    • [DOC File]Chapter 19: Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

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      Patients with late-stage infection are rarely seronegative and usually have very strongly positive antibody tests. However, the occurrence of false-positive tests in patients with other infections or conditions such as autoimmune diseases, can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.


    • [DOC File]Chapter 7: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

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      There are also some cultures that believe that giving children eggs or meat will cause the child to start stealing9. Malnutrition has many consequences for both the mother and infant. If the mother is malnourished, the infant will most likely have a low birth weight and have a …


    • Autoimmune Diseases In Children: Types And Symptoms

      Feb 22, 2008 · Primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections present most commonly as a nonspecific illness in young children or as infectious mononucleosis in adolescents and young adults. Although infections due to EBV usually are self-limited in those who have healthy immune systems, those who have congenital or acquired deficiencies frequently develop more ...


    • [DOC File]PLATELET DISORDERS

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      Autoimmune diseases like lupus; However, most cases of aplastic anemia have no known antecedent (“previous”) exposure, infection, or concurrent disease; In the past, death soon followed diagnosis of aplastic anemia; however, treatment with immunosuppressive medications was attempted more than 30 years ago and found to be successful in about ...


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      Most common cause of isolated thrombocytopenia i.e. absence of anaemia and neutropenia May be idiopathic i.e. no underlying associated illness (more common) or secondary - associated with underlying disease e.g. other autoimmune diseases, CLL, lymphomas, HIV


    • [DOC File]ECDC – European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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      Most common in females, with incidence increasing in Western countries . No evidence to support link with viral infection, immune problems, depression . Speculation About Causes . CF seems related to a high-achievement oriented lifestyle . Fast paced lifestyle combines with stress and illness . Psychological misinterpretation of after effects ...


    • [DOC File]ESTABLISHMENT OF A JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS …

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      The renal function of most patients returns to normal but a small number have some residual decrease in GFR, and an even smaller number go on to develop ERSD: Other infections, some known and some only suspected, can trigger an autoimmune response that attacks the kidneys; many of these can cause permanent or progressive CKD


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      Autoimmune diseases. Henoch-Schönlein Purpura. ... Assesment, diagnosis and therapy of headaches in children. The most common types of epileptic seizures. Purulent meningitis. Serous meningitis. Encephalitis. Accidents in childhood. Burns. Salmonella and …


    • Final Examination Questions in Pediatrics

      b. One of the most common conditions in the United States. c. Young children and the elderly are more susceptible. d. Infection occurs when an obstruction or growth blocks the paranasal sinus. i. Causes include: (a) Nasal congestion from cold or allergy (b) Abnormal passages or growths (c) Changes in atmospheric pressures. e. Assessment and ...


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