Common Types of Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

There are many forms of pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these diseases, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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• Juvenile Dermatomyositis
• Fibromyalgia
• Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatic Fever
• Scleroderma
• Septic (Infectious) Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE, or Lupus)
• Vasculitis
• Kawasaki Disease
• Henoch-Schönlein Purpura