Ten-year Nationwide Population-based Survey on the Characteristics of Children with Henoch-Schоnlein Purpura in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Henoch-Schӧnlein purpura (HSP) is a common vasculitis of childhood. Though HSP is usually self-limiting, severe complications can occur. The management for this condition has not been established yet. Thus, this nationwide study aimed at investigating epidemiological characteristics of children with HSP in Korea. The patterns of clinical practice with regard to the complications of the condition were also investigated.

Methods

This is a national population-based study that used the National Health Insurance Database. Children below 18 years who were diagnosed with HSP in Korea between 2006 and 2015 were enrolled. Data, such as age, sex, yearly and monthly distribution of HSP, hospitalization, re-hospitalization, comorbidities, and interventions were obtained. The

SUBMITTER: Shim JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6000599 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature