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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura: Simultaneous Occurrence in Two Siblings
Author(s) -
LevyKhademi Floris,
Korman Stanley H.,
Amitai Yona
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01733.x
Subject(s) - henoch schonlein purpura , medicine , purpura (gastropod) , disease , immunology , dermatology , vasculitis , biology , ecology
Simultaneous occurrence of Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) in family members is not well documented. We describe simultaneous onset of HSP in two sisters 1 day after the wearing of new synthetic slippers. Such an occurrence of the disease implies a common cause, however, in most patients the search for a causative agent is usually futile. There was no clear evidence of infection in our patients. The association of the appearance of the disease with the use of the slippers in our patients could indicate a possible, although unlikely, cause for their HSP.