Behcet's Syndrome

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Behcet’s syndrome is a chronic condition that causes sores or ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals, and inflammation in parts of the eye. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis and inflammation of the digestive tract, brain, and spinal cord.
American Behcet's Disease Association Site offers information and articles on the disorder. Behcet Israel Group Information on the disorder in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. Behcet's Syndrome (Japanese) Information on the disorder, in Japanese. Behcet's Syndrome (Korean) Information on the disorder, in Korean and English. Behcet's Syndrome Society (UK) Information on the disorder. Maladie de Behcet Information in French on the disorder. La Malattia di Behcet Information on the disorder, in Italian. MedicineNet: Behcet's Syndrome Article on the disorder from MedicineNet, Inc. NIAMS: Behcet's Syndrome Information on the disorder from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (U.S.). NINDS: Behcet's Syndrome Information on the disorder from the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S.). Return to Autoimmune Disorders page