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Diagnosis of Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease, often abbreviated as MCTD, is diagnosed by combining clinical findings with laboratory evidence of a characteristic autoantibody pattern. It is considered an overlap connective tissue disease because it can show…
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Causes of Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease is caused by an autoimmune process in which the immune system mistakenly targets the body’s own connective tissues, particularly structures rich in collagen, blood vessels, and immune-regulating proteins. The condition…
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Symptoms of Mixed connective tissue disease
What are the symptoms of Mixed connective tissue disease? The condition commonly produces a combination of Raynaud phenomenon, swollen hands, joint pain, muscle inflammation, esophageal dysfunction, skin changes, fatigue, and breathing symptoms . These…
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What is Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease, often abbreviated as MCTD, is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder in which the immune system mistakenly targets components of the body’s own tissues, especially the connective tissues that support blood…
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Diagnosis of Norovirus infection
Norovirus infection is usually identified through a combination of clinical assessment and, when needed, laboratory confirmation. In many cases, the diagnosis begins with the pattern of illness: a sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea,…
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Causes of Norovirus infection
Norovirus infection is caused by exposure to norovirus particles, usually through contaminated food, water, surfaces, or direct contact with an infected person. The infection develops when the virus enters the gastrointestinal tract, survives the…
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What is Norovirus infection
Norovirus infection is an acute viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract, caused by noroviruses, a group of highly contagious RNA viruses. The condition primarily affects the small intestine and, to a lesser extent, the…