From the Guidelines
Adult-Onset Chronic Disease (AOCD) is not a recognized medical term, but based on the provided evidence, it is possible that the question is referring to Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD), a rare systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology. The evidence provided does not directly answer the question about AOCD, but it does provide information about AOSD, which is a chronic disease that affects adults.
- AOSD is characterized by quotidian or double-quotidian spiking fevers with an evanescent rash, arthritis, and multiorgan involvement 1.
- The diagnosis of AOSD is clinical and requires exclusion of infectious, neoplastic, and other autoimmune diseases, with laboratory tests reflecting heightened immunological activity 1.
- Treatment of AOSD comprises non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and intravenous gammaglobulin, with recent successful application of biological agents 1. It is essential to note that the provided evidence is from 2006, and more recent studies may have updated information on AOSD.
- However, based on the available evidence, AOSD is a chronic disease that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious musculoskeletal sequelae and improve quality of life 1.
From the Research
Definition of Adult-Onset Chronic Disease (AOCD)
There are no research papers provided that directly define or discuss Adult-Onset Chronic Disease (AOCD) in the given studies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Related Information
However, some studies discuss chronic diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and seborrhoeic dermatitis, which can be considered as chronic diseases that may have an adult onset.
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that requires a manifold approach to therapy 2, 3, 5.
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is distributed worldwide and commonly affects the scalp, face, and flexures of the body 6.
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)
One study mentions the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD), which is the unified training body for osteopathic physicians specializing in dermatology 4. However, this information does not provide a definition of Adult-Onset Chronic Disease (AOCD).