Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

What Increases Your Risk

No clear risk factors for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) are known at this time. But 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 Last Updated: June 25, 2008
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Stanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology

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 Topic Overview
 Cause
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 What Happens
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 When To Call a Doctor
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