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Why multiplesclerosis doesn't affect peripheral nervous system eventhough they also have myelin?
The interaction of the destruction of the myelin sheaths and remyelination is not yet fully understood. The lesions and scarring of the nerve tissue seem to mainly occur in the CNS, with the autoimmune process largely ignoring the peripheral nervous system.
What does the disorder PADAS mean?
Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorder Associated with Strep
What does the disorder PANDAS mean?
Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorder Associated with Strep
Is progeria and achondroplasia autoimmune?
Yes, both of them is autoimmune disease.
How are Autoimmune diseases classified?
Autoimmune diseases are classified as either general, in which the autoimmune reaction takes place simultaneously in a number of tissues, or organ specific, in which the autoimmune reaction targets a single organ
Which condition does the body turn against itself and mistakenly attack normal cells?
This is called autoimmune.
Does an autoimmune disorder burn itself out?
No, an autoimmune disorder will not *burn itself out*.
Is rubella an autoimmune disease?
Rubella is an infectious disease. It is not an autoimmune disease.
What does autoimmune disease mean?
There are a few different definitions of what the autoimmune diseases means. However, even though they are worded a bit differently, they tend to mean the same thing. It is a disease that has abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes the immune system to create antibodies against your own tissues.
Does it mean you have an auto immune disease if you have had a positive ana test?
A positive ANA test does not necessarily mean the patient has an autoimmune disease. An ANA test is not specific for autoimmunity, but is a sign of inflammation that is often specific to autoimmunity. Specific antibodies are usually tested for to determine if a patient has an autoimmune disease.
What does pemphigus vulgaris mean?
Pemphigus vulgaris is a specific kind of autoimmune disease that causes skin blisters. It is hereditary.
When was Autoimmune - album - created?
Autoimmune - album - was created on 2008-04-08.
