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Connective Tissue Disorders
The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.
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Autoantibodies in Systemic Lupus
Autoantibodies play a role in disease development in systemic lupus erythematosus. Titers of ds DNA antibodies can be used to diagnose SLE and evaluate disease activity.
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Hammertoe
Hammer toe, which causes a buckling of the proximal toe joint, can be caused by any of the inflammatory joint conditions, including the connective tissue disorders.
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Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
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Systemic Lupus Advances
With early diagnosis and treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, the outcome for patients with systemic lupus has improved considerably over the last few years.
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What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
EDS is believed to affect 1 in 5,000 people. It is found in both males and females of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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