Henoch-Schonlein Purpura most commonly occurs in which age group?

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura most commonly occurs in which age group?

• A. 3-15 years
• B. 0-2 years
• C. 16-20 years
• D. 50+ years

Answer: (A)

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis that most often appears in children. The typical age range for onset is about 3 to 15 years, with most cases occurring in the preschool to early school-age years. So, the age group 3–15 years covers the vast majority of affected patients. Less commonly, it can occur in infants under two or in older teenagers and adults, but these groups are far less typical.

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis that most often appears in children. The typical age range for onset is about 3 to 15 years, with most cases occurring in the preschool to early school-age years. So, the age group 3–15 years covers the vast majority of affected patients. Less commonly, it can occur in infants under two or in older teenagers and adults, but these groups are far less typical.