Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Discussion Question
Answer the below DQ 300 words with 3 scholarly references with citation in APA format no cover page needed
Pediatric Atopic, Immunologic, Infectious Disease, and Integumentary Conditions and Management Plans
This week, there will be a variety of conditions assigned to you by your instructor pertaining to atopic, immunologic, infectious disease, and integumentary conditions. You are expected to present your initial topic including, but not limited to, the following items:
- Pathophysiology
- Epidemiology
- Physical exam findings
- Differential diagnoses and rationale
- Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed
Answer preview
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a disease that involves the inflammation of small blood vessels in the intestines, joints, kidneys, or skin. Hetland et al., (2017) hold that the exact pathogenesis of this disease is unknown. However, some of the presumed multifactorial factors are preceding infections such as upper respiratory tract infection caused by Group A streptococcus, genetic predisposition, drugs like some antibiotics. The hypothesized pathophysiology is exposure to antigen or allergens from infections or drugs which stimulate IgA production where the immune complexes of HSP precipitate in targeted…
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