JIA Flashcards
1
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Definition
A
Juvenile = <16
Idiopathic = no other reasons
Arthritis = Chronic >6w, inflammation or 2 of:
heat, redness, pain, tenderness & reduced mobility + chronic synovitis
2
Q
Treatment
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- NSAIDs
- DMARDs methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide
- Corticosteroids