Most common rheumatic disease in children is ________
Correct Answer: Juvenile idiopathic ahritis
Description: The most common rheumatic disease in children is Juvenile idiopathic ahritis (JIA), Juvenile idiopathic ahritis represents a homogenous group of chronic disorders charcterized by Ahritis in >/= 1 joint Age at onset: <16 years Duration of disease: >/=6 weeks Ahritis is clinically defined as: Swelling or effusion, or the presence of 2 or more of the followin signs: Limitation of range of motion Tenderness or pain on motion Increased heat Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition pgno: 1258
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