JIA replaces the term juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

According to some sources, JIA replaces the term juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The Terminology used is evolving, and each term has some limitations. It differs significantly from arthritis commonly seen in adults , and other types of arthritis that can present in childhood which are chronic conditions. JIA is a subset of arthritis seen in childhood, which may be transient and self-limited or chronic. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common form of persistent arthritis in children.