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Adult Still's disease   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Definition:

A systemic form of chronic arthritis that occurs in adults.

Causes and Risks

Still's disease in adults is a collection of clinical features that are similar to a subset of juvenile chronic arthritis. In children, Still's disease accounts for approximately 20% of all cases of juvenile chronic arthritis; in adults, the condition occurs rarely.

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