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Why Juvenile Arthritis In India Remains Overlooked?

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affects an estimated 48 out of every 100,000 children in India, with a slightly higher prevalence observed in boys. Hospital-based studies from northern India suggest that Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) and polyarticular JIA are the most frequently reported subtypes. However, comprehensive epidemiological data on JIA across the country remains limited. Diagnosis largely

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Recognizing Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases in Children

The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment in Autoinflammatory Syndromes Children and young people get rheumatic diseases too. Over 5 lac children in India have Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Winters aggravate joint pains in children with chronic arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis) The bluish discoloration of the fingers on the hands and feet of a child

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