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Behcet's Disease - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

Information on the cause, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of Behcet's disease. Behcet's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder that causes mouth and genital sores, eye inflammation, arthritis, vasculitis, skin problems, and inflammation of the digestive tract and meningitis.
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Behçet's disease - What is Behçet's disease?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Behçet's disease.

Behçet’s Disease - Guide to Behçet’s Disease (Behcet's Disease)
Behçet's disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Hulusi Behçet, a dermatologist in Turkey. Most symptoms of the disease are caused by inflammation of the blood vessels. The five most common symptoms of Behçet's disease are mouth sores, genital sores, other skin lesions, inflammation of parts of the eye, and arthritis.

The American Behcet's Disease Association - Profile
The American Behcet's Disease Association works towards locating people with Behcet's Disease and providing them with information and support. Providing current and pertinent educational information to the medical community and to aid in diagnosing and treating Behcet's Disease.

Behcet’s Disease from Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
Behcet’s disease is virtually unparalleled among the vasculitides in its ability to involve blood vessels of nearly all sizes and types, ranging from small arteries to large ones, and involving veins as well as arteries. Because of the diversity of blood vessels it affects, manifestations of Behcet’s may occur at many sites throughout the body.

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