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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is associated with following risk factors it's most common in children of 2 to 6 years, involves young boys more than girls, Asian and white race, spring, fall and winter months, Group A streptococci, Mycoplasma, Epstein-Barr virus infections, and environmental exposure of allergens, organophosphates, cold temperature. | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
The risk factors of the Henoch-Schönlein purpura are as follows: | |||
*Age- Most common in children of 2 to 6 years. | *Age- Most common in children of 2 to 6 years. | ||
*Sex- Males more than females. | *Sex- Males more than females. | ||
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Overview
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is associated with following risk factors it's most common in children of 2 to 6 years, involves young boys more than girls, Asian and white race, spring, fall and winter months, Group A streptococci, Mycoplasma, Epstein-Barr virus infections, and environmental exposure of allergens, organophosphates, cold temperature.
Risk Factors
The risk factors of the Henoch-Schönlein purpura are as follows:
- Age- Most common in children of 2 to 6 years.
- Sex- Males more than females.
- Race- Asian and white.
- Season- Spring, fall and winter months.
- Infections- Group A streptococci, Mycoplasma, Epstein-Barr virus.
- Environmental exposures- allergens, organophosphates, cold temperature.