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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Positive ANAAutoimmune ... context of other symptoms ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Pulmonary Fibrosis, Multiple ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... Sclerosis Diagnosis ... Signs and symptoms ... #sclerosis #diagnosis
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Differential Diagnosis ... disease • Non-autoimmune ... deficiencies • Autoimmune ... • Mononeuritis Multiplex ... : • Symptoms limited
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 - Infectious Agents - 50% have
polymorphisms alter ... by neutrophilic autoimmune ... nephrotic/nephritic syndrome ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
equipment - Multiple ... , systemic lupus ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... headache #redflags #signs ... #emergency #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• Mononeuritis multiplex ... such as systemic lupus ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... > mononeuritis multiplex