autoimmune diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what is an autoimmune disease
A
your immune system attacks healthy cells your body by mistake
2
Q
who is most likely to get an autoimmune disease
A
women (African and hispanic descent)
3
Q
how many types of autoimmune diseases are there
A
100
4
Q
How many people does autoimmune diseases affect
A
it affects 5% of the population in western countries
5
Q
what are the most common autoimmune diseases
A
- vitiligo
-type 1 diabetes
-Multiple sclerosis
-Psoriasis
-lupus
6
Q
most common symptoms
A
- Fatigue
- Inflammation
- Muscle pain
- Fever
7
Q
what does type 1 diabetes do
A
- Immune system attacks cells that produce insulin
- Comes suddenly
8
Q
does type 1 diabetes have a cure?
A
no cure but it does have treatments
