Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), also known as Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), is a rare form of blood vessel inflammation. It is characterized by the abnormal growth of white blood cells called eosinophils, which are normally present in small numbers and help fight infections. In individuals with CSS, eosinophils proliferate uncontrollably, causing damage to tissues and organs. The syndrome was first described by Drs. Churg and Strauss in 1951. While there is no cure for CSS,