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High levels of rheumatoid factor (in general, above 20 IU/mL, 1:40, or over the 95th percentile; there is some variation among labs) occur in rheumatoid Arthritis (present in 80%) and Sjögren's syndrome (present in 70%). The higher the level of RF the greater the probability of destructive articular disease.[citation needed] It is also found in Epstein-Barr virus or Parvovirus infection and in 5-10% of healthy persons, especially the elderly.
There is an association between rheumatoid factor and more persistently active synovitis, more joint damage and greater eventual disability.
Rheumatoid factor may also be elevated in: chronic hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, any chronic viral infection, bacterial endocarditis, leukemia, dermatomyositis, infectious mononucleosis, systemic sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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What do you mean by Rheumatoid arthritis factor?
Rheumatoid factor (RF or RhF) is an antibody that attacs an organism's own tissue. omos often found in About 80% of people with rheumatoid arthritis have detectable rheumatoid factor. Those who do not are said to be "seronegative".Rheumatoid factor can also be a (antibody that precipitates on cooling of a blood sample); it can be either type 2 (monoclonal IgM to polyclonal IgG) or 3 (polyclonal IgM to polyclonal IgG)
If your Rheumatoid factor is lower than the previous blood test what does this mean?
This is not known as the cause of it is unknown as well as the relationship between RF and the activity of the disease.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Is there a medical name for rheumatoid arthritis on the lung?
Rheumatoid lung disease, as its name suggests, is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Of the 1.3 million Americans who have rheumatoid arthritis, nearly half may have some abnormal lung function. Up to one-fourth develop rheumatoid lung disease.
What brings about rheumatoid factor?
At this stage the reason for rheumatoid factor is still unknown.
Is 2 a fator of 36?
yes
What is the greatest common fator of 9 and 36?
The GCF is 9.
What is the greatest common fator of 27and 36?
the GCF is 9
What is the fator of 36?
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36
What is the fator pime fatroization tree of 24 and 36?
24 12,2 6,2,2 3,2,2,2 36 18,2 9,2,2 3,3,2,2
What is the birth name of Terry Fator?
Terry Fator's birth name is Terry Wayne Fator.
When was Laverne Fator born?
Laverne Fator was born in 1902.
When did Laverne Fator die?
Laverne Fator died on 1936-05-16.
When was Terry Fator born?
Terry Fator was born on June 10, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, USA.
What nicknames does Terry Fator go by?
Terry Fator goes by The Million Dollar Voice, and The Human Jukebox.
What does the medical abbreviation DMRD mean?
A DMRD is a Disease Modifing Rheumatoid Drug, and is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Is 5 a fator of 12?
No.
