Classification of Juvenile ArthritisCurrent as of: October 10, 2017 |
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Classification of Juvenile ArthritisTopic OverviewThere used to be two ways to classify juvenile arthritis. There was the European classification of juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA). And there was the American classification of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Each system used different categories. This made it hard to use European and American research findings and treatment guidelines together. To improve research and treatment, the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) has devised a set of international criteria that uses the term "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" (JIA). The word "idiopathic" means "of unknown cause." This approach is now used by most researchers and health professionals. The table below summarizes the three systems.
No matter the classification, children who have symptoms before age 16 are said to have juvenile arthritis. Related InformationCredits
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Current as of: October 10, 2017 |
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