The syndrome is usually seen in children, but people of any age may
be affected. It is more common in boys than in girls. Many people
with Henoch-Schonlein purpura had an upper respiratory illness in
the previous weeks.
Review Date: 05/31/2009
Reviewed By: Mark James Borigini, MD, Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro
area. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed
by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
