Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), previously known as Churg-Strauss Syndrome, is an inflammatory disease of small and medium sized blood vessels. The lungs and skin are commonly affected but it can affect other organs including the heart, kidneys, nerves and bowels.
Eosinophils, a type of white blood cell that typically fights parasite infections and is related to allergies, are found in very high levels in EGPA, both in blood tests and in affected parts of the body.
We are very happy to welcome L’Association Takayasu France, as a member. Takayasu is a very rare disease, even compared to other forms of vasculitis.
In July AIVA joined us at Vasculitis International. On Thursday july 26th 2024 this brand new vasculitis group was officially presented to the wider public,
Following the success of the 2022 Vasculitis Patient Conference another one was organized in 2024 linked to the 21st International Vasculitis Workshop in Barcelona.
