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Psoriatic Arthritis.

Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004

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Causes and effects

What causes psoriatic arthritis?

The cause of psoriatic arthritis is not yet known. Since it is known to run in families, it may be partly inherited. But it is not contagious, so you can't catch it from anyone. Like other forms of arthritis, the body's immune system and the environment may also play a role in the disease.


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