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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, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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