Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3390835 | Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America | 2007 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a term referring to a group of disorders characterized by chronic arthritis, is the most common chronic rheumatic illness in children and is a significant cause of short- and long-term disability. This article discusses the classification, differential diagnosis, and treatment of JIA.
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Authors
Jennifer E. MD, Norman T. MD,