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Systemic Lupus Erethymatus Flashcards

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What is the pathology of lupus?

A

Anti-bodies made against auto antigens

B cell secretion of pathogenic antigens

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Wh typically gets lupus ?

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Women - Afro-caribbean

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What are features of lupus?

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Malaise 
Fatigue 
Myalgia 
Fever 
Lymphoadenopathy 
Weight loss
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What is the diagnosis of lupus?

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Detection of autoantibodies
Decreased Complement proteins (C3, C4)
ESR

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What is the management of lupus?

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Cyclophosphoamide

Prednisolone

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