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Adult Still's Disease

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Underlying Cause

Adult Still's Disease Underlying Cause

The cause for adult Still's disease is unknown. It appears to be a type of autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks normal joint tissue, causing inflammation and breakdown of the joints.

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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Adult Still's Disease References:

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Mert A, Ozaras R, Tabak F, Bilir M, Ozturk R, Ozdogan H, Aktuglu Y. Fever of unknown origin: a review of 20 patients with adult-onset Still's disease. Clin Rheumatol. 2003 May;22(2):89-93.