J Korean Soc Pediatr Nephrol.  2000 Dec;4(2):161-165.

Two Cases of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura in Brother and Sister at Similar Period

• Kim SY
• Lim IS
• Yoo BH

Abstract

Henoch-Sch nlein purpura(HSP) frequently follows upper respiratory infection, and one of the causes of this disease is inferred to beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, but the relationship is still unclear. Familial tendency of this disease is unclear, too. Also genetic relationship of this disease has been in a controversy yet. We experienced two cases of HSP in brother and sister at similar period, and report this case with review of related literatures.

Keyword

Henoch-Sch nlein purpura(HSP); Familial tendency

MeSH Terms

Humans
Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch*
Siblings*
Streptococcal Infections