Diathesis (medicine)
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.[1][1] 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.[2]
Types[]
- Lupus diathesis
- Strumous diathesis
- Sthenic diathesis
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Andersen, Paul Kent (1994). Empirical studies in diathesis. Nodus Publikationen. ISBN 9783893232574.
- ^ Sehgal, Virendra N. (2004). Textbook of Clinical Dermatology. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers. p. 26. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
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