3 results
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... (SS), Polymyositis ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #Antibodies #ANA ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... (SS), Polymyositis ... Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
factors: - Serology ... - Assays for antinuclear ... antibodies, rheumatoid ... antiphospholipid syndrome ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #differential