Henoch-Schönlein purpura associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in a child.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is an acute leukocytoclastic vasculitis that primarily affects children. Henoch-Schönlein purpura is often associated with an infection, and a wide variety of infectious agents have been implicated in the pathogenesis. We report a child with Henoch-Schönlein purpura associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. Treatment of the Helicobacter pylori infection was accompanied by prompt resolution of the Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
Mytinger
John R
JR
Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
Patterson
James W
JW
Thibault
Erin S
ES
Webb
Jeffrey
J
Saulsbury
Frank T
FT
D053799:2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000293:Adolescent; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017291:Clarithromycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D064747:Lansoprazole; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D053799:2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D064747:Lansoprazole; D000658:Amoxicillin; D017291:Clarithromycin