Adult Still's disease
Definition
Adult Still's disease is an illness with fever, rash, and joint pain. It may lead to chronic arthritis.
Causes
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.
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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