Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
What is Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis?
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), previously known as Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a systemic vasculitis of small-to medium vessels, characterized by asthma, transient pulmonary infiltrates, and hypereosinophilia.
Other condition names
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
- EGPA
- Granulomatous allergic angiitis
Inheritance type
Not applicable
Prevalence
- Europe: 1-9 in 100,000
- Worldwide: 1-9 in 100,000
Age of Onset
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Elderly
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