JIA Flashcards

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Definition

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Juvenile = <16
Idiopathic = no other reasons
Arthritis = Chronic >6w, inflammation or 2 of:
heat, redness, pain, tenderness & reduced mobility + chronic synovitis

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Treatment

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  • NSAIDs
  • DMARDs methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide
  • Corticosteroids
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