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Adult Still's Disease
DefinitionAdult Still's disease is an illness with fever, rash, and joint pain. It may lead to chronic arthritis.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The cause of Adult Still's disease is unknown. The condition rarely occurs in adults. It is more common in children, where it is called Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. No risk factors for the disease have been identified.
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• Definition
• Adult Still's Disease Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Adult Still's Disease Symptoms & Signs
• Adult Still's Disease Diagnosis & Tests
• Adult Still's Disease Treatment
• Adult Still's Disease Prognosis
• Adult Still's Disease Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Arthritis
• Pericarditis
• Pleural Effusion
Tests & Exams
• Antinuclear Antibody Panel
• Chest X-Ray
• Joint X-Ray
• Rheumatoid Factor
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Cough
Review Date : 9/11/2003
Reviewed By : Megan E. B. Clowse, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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