Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Increases Your Risk

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What Increases Your Risk

No clear risk factors for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) are known at this time. However, a recent study of relatives of children with JRA reported a higher occurrence of other autoimmune diseases in these families. It is possible that these families share genes that make them more susceptible to autoimmune diseases, including JRA.1

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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Ross E. Petty, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Pediatric Rheumatology
Last Updated: 06/30/2006

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