Lymphatic/ immune system

Question 1

AIDS

Answer 1

Causes- HIV virus.

Symptoms- Low T-cell counts, Fever, Diaphoresis, infection, weight loss

Treatment- NO cure

Question 2

Lymphedema

Answer 2

Causes- Parasitic infection, Trauma, surgical removal of lymph nodes

Symptoms- Persistent tissue swelling

Treatment- Compression stockings, surgery

Question 3

MOnoncleosis

Answer 3

Causes- Epstein- Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus

Symptoms- Extreme fatigue, Sore throat, Fever

Treatment- Supportive care

Question 4

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 4

Causes- Medications, Bacterial infections, Autoimmune

Symptoms- Fatigue, Body pain, Butterfly rash on face, Headaches, Nausea, Hair loss, weight loss

Treatment- NASIDs

Question 5

Celiac disease

Answer 5

Causes- Genetic defect

Symptoms- Weight loss, Bloating, Loose stools

Treatment- Gluten- free diet