What is the viral theory of Sjogren's syndrome?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

The viral theory suggests that the immune system is activated in response to a viral invader, but then fails to turn itself off. Some other immune malfunction then causes the overly active immune system to begin attacking the body's own tissues.

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∙ 14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack exocrine glands?

sjogrens syndrome

What pills to take to ease sjogrens syndrome symptoms?

Pilocarpine can help.

What is post-viral syndrome also called?

Chronic fatigue syndrome

What is a syndrome that is caused by a virus that attacks an individual's entire immune system?

viral syndrome

What is a syndrome that is cause by a virus that attacks an individual's entire immune system?

viral syndrome

Difference between sjogrens syndrom and mikulicz disease?

In Mikulicz disease there is less apoptosis and glandulae are not destroyed. Therefore unlike in sjogren syndrome patients respond well to treatment with glucocorticoids

Could viral infections be responsible for Chronic fatigue syndrome?

Yes

What is viral syndrome?

It is an infectious disease caused by a virus, such as measles, mumps, influenza, shingles, the common cold and so on.

Why should children not be given aspirin for viral infections such as the flu?

Aspirin should not be given to children because of concerns about Reye's syndrome

Is viral atypical pneumonia contagious?

See related links. Known viral causes of atypical pneumonia are severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and measles. Both of these viral conditions are contagious.

What syndromes cause someone to cry no tears?

Sjogrens

Which condition is associated with giving aspirin to children who are suffering from a viral infection?

reye's syndrome

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