Incidence of Henoch-Schönlein purpura, Kawasaki disease, and rare vasculitides in children of different ethnic origins

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• 作者：Gardner-Medwin ; Janet MM ; Dolezalova ; Pavla ; Cummins ; Carole ; Southwood ; Taunton R
• 刊名：The Lancet
• 出版年：2002
• 出版时间：October 19, 2002
• 年：2002
• 卷：360
• 期：9341
• 页码：1197-1202
• 全文大小：92.7 K

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Background The frequency and ethnic variation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura, Kawasaki disease, and rarer vasculitides during childhood are not well characterised. Our aim was to ascertain the incidence and ethnic distribution of these conditions in children resident in a region of the UK with a diverse ethnic mix.