Adult Onset Still’s Disease
Adult Still's disease is a rare illness that causes high fevers, rash, and joint pain. It may lead to long-term (chronic) arthritis.
Still's disease is a severe version of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which occurs in children. Adults can have the same condition, though much less commonly.
The adult disease is now more commonly called adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD).
Alternative Names
Still's disease - adult; AOSD
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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