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Diathesis (medicine)

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In medicine and allied fields, diathesis (from Greek διάθεσις) is a hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a group of diseases, an allergy, or other disorder. There are many types of diathesis. Some including strumous diathesis, sthenic diathesis, and many more.

Atopic diathesis is a predisposition to develop one or more of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, or atopic dermatitis.

Types

  • Lupus diathesis
  • Strumous diathesis
  • Sthenic diathesis

See also

References

  1. Andersen, Paul Kent (1994). Empirical studies in diathesis. Nodus Publikationen. ISBN 9783893232574.
  2. Sehgal, Virendra N. (2004). Textbook of Clinical Dermatology. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers. p. 26. ISBN 9788180612251. Retrieved 15 April 2013.

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