Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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ANA test diagnose the Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease which targets the healthy tissue and destroys it. Symptoms include swollen joints, chest pain, rashes, feeling tired and hair loss. In this anti-nuclear antibody causes inflammation. There is no cure for this disease, immunosuppressant may be effective in managing the symptoms. Here the life expectation level is low. Women are mostly affected by this diseases.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
Ch. 19 - DRAW IT Label IgE, antigen, and mast cell, and add...Ch. 19 - Prob. 2RCh. 19 - Discuss the roles of antibodies and antigens in an...Ch. 19 - Prob. 4RCh. 19 - Prob. 5RCh. 19 - Differentiate the three types of autoimmune...Ch. 19 - Summarize the causes of immunodeficiencies. What...Ch. 19 - Prob. 8RCh. 19 - Prob. 9RCh. 19 - Prob. 10R
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