Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Spot diagnosis = _____

_____ is an idiopathic, multisystem autoimmune disease characterised by +ve ANA, arthralgias, & constituitional symptoms

SLE causes of death: 1) _____ 2) infection (cytopaenias & immunosuppressive therapy) 3) renal disease 4) neurological (seizures)

Patients with SLE should protect themselves from _____

How are infections prevented in SLE? _____

A diagnostic criteria for SLE is ≥ _____ out of the 11 criteria

SLE follows a _____ course progression

Which antibody is sensitive, but not specific for SLE? _____

_____ endocarditis is due to sterile vegetations that arise in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

SLE affects _____ 10:1 typically of child-bearing age

Hint: sex