Diathesis (medicine)

In medicine and allied fields, diathesis (from Greek διάθεσις) is a hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a group of diseases, an allergy, or other disorder.[1] There are many types of diathesis. Some including strumous diathesis, sthenic diathesis, and many more.

Atopic diathesis is a predisposition to develop one or more of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, or atopic dermatitis.[2]

Types
  • Lupus diathesis
  • Strumous diathesis
  • Sthenic diathesis

See also

References
  1. Andersen, Paul Kent (1994). Empirical studies in diathesis. Nodus Publikationen. ISBN 9783893232574.
  2. Sehgal, Virendra N. (2004). Textbook of Clinical Dermatology. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers. p. 26. ISBN 9788180612251. Retrieved 15 April 2013.


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