Immunosuppressive/Autoimmune Disorders.

Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)

Autoimmune disorders are a category of diseases in which the immune system attacks healthy cells as a result of a dysfunction of the acquired immune system. Clinical presentation and diagnosis are disease specific and often correspond with the degree of inflammation, as well as the systems involved. Treatment varies based on the specific disease, its stage of presentation, and patient symptoms. The primary goal of treatment is to decrease inflammation, minimize symptoms, and lessen the potential for relapse. Graves disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and multiple sclerosis are discussed in this article.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Richard-Eaglin, A; Smallheer, BA

Published Date

  • September 2018

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 53 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 319 - 334

PubMed ID

  • 30099999

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-1357

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0029-6465

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.cnur.2018.04.002

Language

  • eng