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An autoimmune condition in children characterized by persistent arthritis, or aching joints.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Rheumatoid arthritis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common

Body locations

Bones

Symptoms

Joint swelling
Knee pain
Stiff joints
Joint pains
Fever, mild (99.0 F - 100.9 F)
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent sore throat
Recent dental procedure

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