Are there different types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)?
ANSWER
Doctors classify three kinds of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), based on the number of joints involved, the symptoms, and the presence of certain antibodies in the blood. These classifications help describe how the disease will progress.
From: Understanding Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis -- the Basics WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by David Zelman on January 30, 2019
SOURCE:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
SOURCE:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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