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Schoenlein-Henoch disease in children

Dr n. med. Małgorzata Rusek-Zychma, specialist in paediatrics, Paediatric Department of Day Diagnostics and Therapy in Zabrze, Silesian Medical Academy

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Schoenlein-Henoch disease is a syndrome of symptoms, among which petechial rash and joint pains predominate. This article for parents presents in a simple form the causes, symptoms and management of a child suffering from Schoenlein-Henoch disease.

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Arthritis Petechiae Schoenlein-henocha disease

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Sources

Behrman R. et al: "Handbook of Paediatrics" 1996. Migita M., Hayakawa J., Shima H. And co: 'A case of Schonlein-Henoch purpura with rare complications: necrosis of a small intestine, neurological symptoms, and pericardial tamponade' J Nippon Med Sch 2005;72(6).

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