Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A group of chronic inflammatory joint disorders that affects children. The condition generally involves periods of time where the condition is active followed by periods of abatement of symptoms. In some cases, the condition can be systemic and can cause symptoms such as fever and rash with organ involvement. There are three main types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis - oligoarticular, polyarticular and systemic (Still's disease). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is available below.
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Prognosis for Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Variable - treatment is an effective cure for some but others require treatment into adulthood.
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