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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 45 / No. 3 / Published : 2012-09

Order : 2, and page :127 - 132

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Original Article :

Henoch-schönlein purpura in children: its relation to oral and dental health

Author :

  1. Arlette Suzy Puspa Pertiwi *1
  1. Department of Paediatric Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung - Indonesia

Abstract :

Background: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare systemic small vessel vasculitis, which commonly occur in childrenbetween 2 and 10 years of age. The course of the disease is often self-limiting, although may manifest long-term renal morbidity. Theseverity of renal involvement decides about the prognosis of this disease. Many factors can trigger the disease attack, which is the mostcommon is bacterial invasion. Since the oral cavity is often refer as infectious foci to other part of the body, it seemed rationally tobe part that contribute the course of disease, thus management of these infectious foci, if possible, gives rise to an astoundingly goodprognosis. Purpose: This paper will describe a review on HSP and the possible association with oral and dental health since it mightbe related to the prognosis of HSP. Reviews: Rashes in children are common; they may develop a rash after prescription of antibiotics.Nevertheless there are some childhood diseases that may manifest a rash presentation, such as HSP. It is important for pediatric dentistto have knowledge about HSP and consider the possibility of dental treatment or disease as potential triggers. Conclusion: Oral anddental condition may be the trigger cause of HSP attack. Therefore, it is important for pediatric dental practitioner to be aware of thecourse of the disease in order to limit the expanding complications.

Keyword :

Henoch-Schönlein purpura, purpura, infectious foci, children,


References :

Ozen S,(2006) Ozen S, Ruperto N, Dillon M. EULARS/PReS endorsed consensus criteria for the classification of childhood vasculities. - : Ann Rheum Dis





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