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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
henoch schonlein purpura vasulitis 3
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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henoch schonlein purpura vasulitis 3
by ruby daniels, Aug 08, 2000 12:00AM
how do you contract the disease and is it contagious? What precaution does one need to avoid getting hsp?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 08, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 08, 2000 12:00AM
Ruby:
No one knows what triggers Henoch-Schonlein purpura. It's not contagious. No precautions are useful. It's rare, though: why are you concerned about preventing such a rare disease? If you're worried about inheriting it, it isn't hereditary either.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
No one knows what triggers Henoch-Schonlein purpura. It's not contagious. No precautions are useful. It's rare, though: why are you concerned about preventing such a rare disease? If you're worried about inheriting it, it isn't hereditary either.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Susan, Sep 07, 2000 12:00AM
My son was diagnosed with this when he was about 3-4 years old. The Dr. said it was an allergic reaction to the strep virus. He's 10 now and has never had it again.
