 [ Symptoms ] i live with a person with polyarteritis nodosa pan need advice [ Disease ] hi pan is not seen to inherit but the risk associated with it is of hepatitis b and hpv infections so before proceeding further you should consult his treating physician so that he can re evaluate hos case history and if investigations are needed they can be done so that appropriate treatment can be instilled and you can be advised proper precautions and advise regarding family planning hope this helps