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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseses are a result of the body producing antibodies to its own tissues, leading to a destructive inflammation. This disease can affect many different tissues in the body. Your questions about the disease, its causes, treatments, and other questions you would like to ask about Autoimmune Diseases are welcome!
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Is Dave Matthews HIV positive?
Dave considers himself agnostic. which means he doesn't believe in God, and he doesn't disbelieve in God, to be frank he just doesn't care. He used to be a practicing christian which is where some of the religious references come from in his older stuff (ex. A Christmas Song) but after his sister was murdered he became agnostic.
How many people are affected by Crohn's Disease worldwide?
About 2.2 million people are affected by the disease worldwide.
Can crohn's disease cause yellow stool?
Yes, it is not uncommon to have yellow, frothy bubbles and bile with your bowel movement. There may also be blood present and visible.
Can you get HIV from someone who doesnt have it?
No. One partner must already have a disease.
No.
No it can't be transmitted between two uninfected persons, but if both partners have more sexual partners then it is difficult to know if one is not infected.
Which stage of HIV infection is characterized by fungal infections or weight loss?
symptomatic stage nova net
Does the Center of disease Control contact you if you test positive for HIV?
No. The CDC will not contact you. Your doctor will inform you if you test positive for HIV.
The cancer often association with HIV is Kaposi's?
Yes, the cancer often associated with HIV is Kaposi's sarcoma.
Does crohns disease disqualify you from being a fighter pilot?
This very much depends on your military doctor if you are already in the armed forces.
Crohns disease can be in remission for years, but can flare at anytime. Depending on the severity of the flare up and when it happens it would not be a good idea to be in the cockpit of an aircraft at the time. You certainly would be grounded during such a flare as the medications used to control a Crohns attack can affect your performance both physically and mentally.
What more needs to be done to minimize hiv and aids?
A) Make people aware they have it.
B) Keep people from having sex or spreading fluids in any other way.
C) FIND THE CURE
Making sex education mandatory in all schools! information is the only thing that helps and also free condoms.
Can you get partial disability for crohns disease?
Yes Depending on the severity of the disease and the frequency of the flare ups you can qualify for partial disability or Long term disability . Speak with your doctors about your quality of life and check with your Government Services office for the forms.
Is Lupus an immunodeficiency disease?
No! it is an autoimmune disease- meaning the immune system overreacts and attacts self molecules instead of foreign intruders. Like waging a war against yourself...
Low white cell count may be due to acute viral infections, such as with a cold or the flu. Other causes of low white blood cell count include some types of cancer, typhoid, malaria, tuberculosis, enlargement of the spleen, folate deficiencies, sepsis, and Lyme disease.
Can you get HIV from sleeping with somebody who is HIV positive without the use of a condom?
Yes, if the other person had it. Read more here: * http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_HIV_transmitted
starts to decline in the early 30s. By the mid-70s, DHEA production has dropped by about 80-90%
Can an allergy to apricots be related to a sulfa allergy?
Most dried apricots are treated with sulfur as part of the drying process, so this may be the connection.
How is Wegener's granulomatosis diagnosed?
Early diagnosis is critical for the most effective treatment of the disease. However, there are no specific laboratory tests for WG
Does guillain-barre syndrome affect dogs?
Guillan-Barre Syndrome can indeed affect dogs. The first confirmed case was a Boston Terrier in Alamogordo, New Mexico, diagnosed by local veterinarian Dr. Edmund Staley.
Is it safe to eat feta cheese if you have celiac disease?
It is safe to eat feta cheese if you have celiac disease. Any cheese is fine
Yes, if he has a cut or abrasion in his mouth, or if you have any on your vaginal area.
Why is a tb test necessary in the treatment of crohn's disease?
Your doctor is required to verify that you're not a carrier of tuberculosis before he starts new treatments.
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, can be transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected person. It can also be transmitted through accidental exposure, such as being pricked by a needle that has the virus. It can also be passed from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy and delivery.
