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How do children get rheumatiod arthritis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Most do not!: Most children before puberty who develop an inflammatory arthritis, do not have rheumatoid arthritis. The condition is now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A specialist in rheumatology can provide you with answers and options.

Answered 1/10/2013

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