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SCHONLEIN HENOCH PURPURA

(allergic or anaphylatoid vasculitis)

1. Characterized by:

• raised purpuric lesions that itch or bite, subcutaneous edema, polyarthritis, GI  Sx including bleeding, & acute glomerulonephritis.

2. Treatment:

• Bed rest & avoidance of aspirin & phenacetin.
• Corticosteroids, azathioprin, & cytoxan for the acute nephritis showed no evidence of benefit.
• Antihistamines & corticosteroids for the skin eruption showed no clear benefit.

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