Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Increases Your Risk
No clear risk factors for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) are known at this time. However, a recent study of relatives of children with JRA reported a higher occurrence of other autoimmune diseases in these families. It is possible that these families share genes that make them more susceptible to autoimmune diseases, including JRA.1
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June 30, 2006
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