Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is an inflammation of the small blood vessels of the skin, joints, intestines and kidneys. When blood vessels get inflamed, they can bleed into the skin, causing a reddish-purple rash (purpura).
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