Problem
Myosistis
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Inflammatory myopathies Nature:
Myositis, also referred to as inflammatory myopathy, means inflammation of the muscles. There are different causes, however injuries, infections, or autoimmune diseases are central.
Incidence:
In the United States, there are an estimated 1,600 to 3,200 new cases per year and 50,000 to 75,000 people living with myositis.
Myositis can affect both children and adults. With the exception of one type of myositis, women are more likely to be affected by this disease than men.
Broader Problems:
MyopathiesAutoimmune diseaseDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues Narrower Problems:
PolymyositisJuvenile myositisInclusion body myositisDermatomyositisNecrotizing autoimmune myopathy Organizations:
OrphanetWorld Health Organization (WHO)Rare Diseases International (RDI)International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC)EURORDIS - Rare Diseases EuropeLatin American Alliance for Rare DiseasesInternational Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (ICORD Society)BioPontis Alliance for Rare Diseases Foundation Subject(s):
Medicine → Muscular systemRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
07.03.2021 – 01:00 CET