T1DM Flashcards
1
Q
What HLA genes increase the disease susceptibility?
A
DR3 and DR8
2
Q
What are the exogenous causes of T1DM?
A
Congenital rubella infection
Coxsackievirus B (CVB)
3
Q
What is the target organ of T1DM?
A
Pancreas
4
Q
What are the notable Ab of the T1DM?
A
Insulin Autoantibodies
Glutamic acid decarboxylase autoantibodies
Islet Antigen-2 Autoantibodies