Common Types of Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

There are many forms of pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these diseases, for which we have provided a brief overview.
 
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis
 
Fibromyalgia
 
Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
 
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
 
Psoriatic Arthritis
 
Rheumatic Fever
 
Scleroderma
 
Septic (Infectious) Arthritis
 
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE, or Lupus)
 
Vasculitis

Kawasaki Disease
 
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

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