4 results
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
• Lupus (SLE): ANA ... others (RNP, aPL antibodies ... , Others: SRP, Mi ... #diagnosis #associations ... #table
Cold Urticaria
Prevalence - 0.05% in the population
Disease onset - Mostly 2nd to 4th decades of life
Causes
Cold Urticaria Prevalence ... of life Causes and ... clinical associations ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #comparison #table
Autoantibodies and their Disease Associations
ANA - Non-specific; common in SLE, autoimmune hepatitis
Anti-CCP, Rheumatoid factor - RA
Anti-dsDNA
their Disease Associations ... ANA - Non-specific ... diseases #diagnosis #table ... #rheumatology # ... antibodies
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
Antinuclear antibodies ... Anti-dsDNA 60-80% Association ... searched for when ANA ... erythematosus #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #table #ANA