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Behcet's Disease.

Last updated Tuesday, December 21, 2004

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Incidence and risk factors

Who gets behcet's disease and why?

Behcet's disease is a rare disease that affects about 15,000 to 20,000 people in the United States. It usually affects young adults in their 20s or 30s. It affects more women than men.

How is behcet's disease acquired (contagion, genetics, injury, lifestyle, etc)?

The cause of Behcet's disease is unknown. Researchers think either a genetic cause (inherited from parents) or a virus is responsible for Behcet's disease.

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