A cross sectional study on juvenile idiopathic arthritis in paediatric population. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Murtaza Ali Gowa: Department of Paediatric, National Institute Of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Bilquis Naeem Memon: Department of Paediatric, Kotri Hospital, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

3. Mohsina Noor Ibrahim: Department of Paediatric, National Institute Of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Syed Jamal Raza: Department of Paediatric, National Institute Of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the frequency of common subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis among paediatric population. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, from January to June, 2010, and comprised children below 16 years of age with arthritis in one or more joints for at least 6 weeks. Physical examination was done and detailed history was recorded.When >5 joints of the body were involved, it was considered polyarthritis. If

Page(s): 370-373

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 65, Issue: 4, Year: 2015

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