INFO - Arthritis and pregnancy: Will a child inherit arthritis?

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University of Washington/Arthritis Foundation

Last updated January 2005

" Arthritis and Pregnancy "

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Will a child inherit arthritis?

Probably not. While the causes of most forms of arthritis are not known, some

forms tend to appear in families more often than others. These types of

arthritis are called " familial " , yet heredity is never the single factor that

determines if a person develops arthritis. Other factors, such as the

environment (exposure to certain viruses or chemicals) also may have an effect.

Scientists have found certain genetic markers that may indicate if some people

have a higher risk for getting some types of arthritis. However, the

relationship between these markers and the actual development of arthritis is

still unclear and does not mean you will pass arthritis on to your child.

Generally, there is no way to tell if your child will ever have arthritis in the

future.

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