As its name suggests, Monoarticular involves one joint.
Oligoarticular is defined as involving greater than one joint but less than 5 joints.
Polyarticular is defined as greater than or equal to 5 joints.
This pattern/ number of joint involvement is typically defined within the first 6 months of disease onset.
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