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No. It's a mast cell disorder - it's not contagious in any way, shape or form.
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What is the typical prognosis for systemic mastocytosis?
Systemic mastocytosis is only symptomatically treated. There is no known treatment that decreases the number of mast cells within tissue.
What could cause swelling above and around just one eye?
mastocytosis
What is bater system?
exchanging goods
Does saliva contain starch?
Saliva contains the enzyme amylase which breaks down the starch (amylose) into maltose.
How cell membrane helps in maintaining equilibrium while exchanging materials with environment?
how cell membrane helps in maintaining equilibrium while exchanging mateials with environment
Is Exchanging saliva during kiss leads to pregnancy?
Nope
What is the cause of mastocytosis?
The cause of mastocytosis is unknown.
Mastocytosis comes in how many forms?
Mastocytosis comes in three forms.
What pain does mastocytosis cause?
People with systemic mastocytosis have bone and joint pain.
Is anyone familiar with mastocytosis?
Yes I am familiar with mastocytosis. Val walusia@yahoo.com
Is systemic mastocytosis blood cancer?
No. There is a rare form of leukemia which is caused by systemic mastocytosis but most of us with the disease will not get it.
What do patients with systemic mastocytosis often develop?
Many patients with systemic mastocytosis also develop urticaria pigmentosa.
Can you get pneumonia by kissing someone with pneumonia?
You can catch any bacterial sickness by exchanging saliva.
Are there other rashes that mimic mastocytosis rashes?
Yes, I am sure thre are some which last as long as a chronic systemic mastocytosis
Is mastocytosis inherited?
I believe it does in mine.
I have mastocytosis and i was send for a bone marrow?
systemic mastocytosis is diagnosed via bone marrow biopsy. If mast cells are found in the bone marrow and you have another symptom that fits the criteria then you will be diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis. You can read more about it at www.tmsforacure.org.
What is a diagnosis of mastocytosis based on?
A biopsy of the skin patches aids diagnosis. An elevated level of histamine in the urine or blood is also indicative of mastocytosis.
