Autoimmunity Flashcards
1
Q
what is autoantibody production characteristic of
A
many rheumatological conditions
2
Q
what are these conditions referred to as
A
seropositive conditions (autoantibodies in serum)
3
Q
are the antibodies produced in rheumatological conditions organ specific or systemic
A
systemic
4
Q
what autoantibodies tend to be organ specific
A
thyroid autoantibodies