📋Overview
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, also known as IgA vasculitis, is a condition involving the inflammation of small blood vessels throughout the body. This inflammatory response typically results from the deposition of immunoglobulin A (IgA) immune complexes within the vessel walls, which can lead to bleeding into the skin and other tissues.
The condition most frequently involves the skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. While it can affect individuals of any age, it is most commonly diagnosed in children and often follows a preceding upper respiratory tract infection.
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