MULTIFACTORIAL ETIOPATHOGENY OF HENÖCH-SCHÖNLEIN PURPURA IN PEDIATRIC AGE

Henöch-Schönlein purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis characterized by an abnormal response of the immune system: immunoglobulin A (IgA), C3 and immune complex deposition in arterioles, capillaries and venules. The syndrome is mostly seen in children, but it may affect people of any age. It is more...

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Main Authors: Adriana Mocanu, Ingrith Miron, Smaranda Diaconescu, Nicoleta Gimiga, Claudia Olaru, Marin Burlea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2014-03-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_PEDIATRICS/Revista_Romana_de_PEDIATRIE-2014-Nr.1/EN/RJP_2014_1_EN_Art-03.pdf