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The 2½-year-old child depicted here, being held by a healthcare provider, displayed large erythematous cutaneous lesions, which had been identified as anaphylactoid purpura, also known as Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP). The precise cause for this reaction is unknown, but HSP involves an inflammatory process of small blood vessels, including the deposition of immune complexes, specifically antibody IgA. This reaction is self-limited, resolving itself within a few weeks. However, statistics show that there can be a secondary onset in one-third of cases, with 1% of cases including permanent kidney damage.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Mr. Gust
Creation Date: 1967
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