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part of the body lupus affects
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-Joints (pain, swelling)
-Skin (rashes)
-may affect heart, lungs and nervous system
1
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what causes lupus
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genetic predisposition and immune system malfunction (production of auto antibodies) that attack own cells
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major symptoms of lupus
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-fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes
3
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treatments of lupus
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-immunosuppressants e.g. steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs
4
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most susceptible people
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-ppl w a family history
-women of child bearing age
communicable diseases- module 4
flashcards
Decks in class (15)
# Cards
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btw theres flashcards of classification and evolution that shld be in here0
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disease transmission16
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disease transmission-plants12
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plant defences physical passive and active23
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defences in animals17
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Plant defences- chemical active14
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secondary innate (non specific) immunity19
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macrophages4
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the specific immune response- cells36
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Lupus5
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rheumatoid arthirits5
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vaccination22
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antibodies17
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antibiotics and the development of new drugs24
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dilution factors and logs14
