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Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Syndromes in which there is a deficiency or defect in the mechanisms of immunity, either cellular or humoral.
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primary immunodeficiency disease
Immune system disease that results when one or more essential parts of the immune system is missing or not working properly at birth due to a genetic mutation. Wikidata entity Q3043160; linked MeSH descriptor D000081207. Includes…
Genetics reference Immunology & Rheumatology
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a condition involving joint inflammation (arthritis) that usually occurs in combination with a skin disorder called psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by patches of red,…
Health topic Immunology & Rheumatology
Vasculitis
Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It happens when the body's immune system attacks the blood vessel by mistake. It can happen because of an infection, a medicine, or another disease. The cause is often unknown.…
Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology
Marek Disease
A transmissible viral disease of birds caused by avian herpesvirus 2 (HERPESVIRUS 2, GALLID) and other MARDIVIRUS. There is lymphoid cell infiltration or lymphomatous tumor formation in the peripheral nerves and gonads, but may also…
Medical entity reference Immunology & Rheumatology
heavy chain disease
Hypersensitivity reaction type IV disease that results from a proliferation of cells producing immunoglobulin heavy chains. Wikidata entity Q3281328; linked MeSH descriptor D006362. Includes multilingual names and external identifier…
Genetics reference Immunology & Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes chronic inflammation that primarily affects the joints. The most common signs and symptoms are pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. This condition frequently affects the hands and…
Health topic Immunology & Rheumatology
Behcet's Syndrome
Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: • Sores in the mouth • Sores on the sex organs • Other…
Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology
Heavy Chain Disease
A disorder of immunoglobulin synthesis in which large quantities of abnormal heavy chains are excreted in the urine. The amino acid sequences of the N-(amino-) terminal regions of these chains are normal, but they have a deletion…
Medical entity reference Immunology & Rheumatology
lymphoproliferative disorders
Primary immunodeficiency disease characterized by immune dysregulation typically after viral infection, usually associated with Epstein-Barr viral infection. Wikidata entity Q4165484; linked MeSH descriptor D008232. Includes…
Genetics reference Immunology & Rheumatology
Sjögren syndrome
Sjögren syndrome is a disorder whose main features are dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition typically develops gradually beginning in middle adulthood but can occur at any age. Sjögren syndrome is classified as an autoimmune…
Health topic Immunology & Rheumatology
Autoimmune Diseases
Your immune system protects you from disease and infection by attacking germs that get into your body, such as viruses and bacteria. Your immune system can tell that the germs aren't part of you, so it destroys them. If you have an…
Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology
Transfusion Reaction
Complications of BLOOD TRANSFUSION. Included adverse reactions are common allergic and febrile reactions; hemolytic (delayed and acute) reactions; and other non-hemolytic adverse reactions such as infections and adverse immune…
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acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
Complications of blood transfusion. Wikidata entity Q4677928; linked MeSH descriptor D065227. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Genetics reference Immunology & Rheumatology
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in connective tissues, such as cartilage and the lining of blood vessels, which provide strength and flexibility to structures throughout the body. The…
Health topic Immunology & Rheumatology
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a condition in which groups of cells in your immune system form small, red, and swollen (inflamed) lumps. These lumps are called granulomas. They can form in any organ in the body. But they most commonly affect the…
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