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PReS-FINAL-2254: Is it systemic JIA or post infectious illness?

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This is a case report of a 15 year old girl which presented with Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. She was initially treated for possible sepsis and then received treatment for Atypical Kawasaki's. She was subsequently investigated for Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). She was eventually diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SoJIA) complicated with Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) at presentation and was commenced on Methotrexate.

Source: Pediatric Rheumatology

DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-11-s2-p244

Authors: P Guddeti, Z Ahmed, M Yiallourides

Institutions: Pilgrim Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090