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What can be done for polyarthritis nodosa?
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See below: Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious blood vessel disease in which small and medium-sized arteries become swollen and damaged. Treatment uses medications to suppress the immune system, including steroids such as prednisone. Often, similar medications, such as cyclophosphamide, are used. For polyarteritis nodosa that is related to hepatitis, treatment may involve plasmapheresis and antiviral medicine.
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