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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (view source)
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==Description==
==Description==
Systemic Lupus Erythematous is an immune-mediated disease which can affect many different organ systems. The immune system is directed against various tissues of the body and immune complexes cause a type III hypersensitivity reaction. The condition is documented in cats and dogs but the etiology is not known. The disease has been reported in colonies of dogs suggesting that there may be a genetic or infectious component to the cause.
Systemic Lupus Erythematous is an immune-mediated disease which can affect many different organ systems. The immune system is directed against various tissues of the body and immune complexes cause a [[Type III Hypersensitivity|type III hypersensitivity reaction]]. The condition is documented in cats and dogs but the etiology is not known. The disease has been reported in colonies of dogs suggesting that there may be a genetic or infectious component to the cause.
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Clinical signs depend on the tissues and organ systems affected by the condition. A combination of the following signs may be seen:
* Immune-medated haemolytic anaemia
* Immune-mediated throbocytopenia
* Polyarthritis
* Glomerulonephritis
* Vasculitis
* Dermatitis
* Seizures
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
==References==
==References==
[[Category:Antibody Mediated Autoimmune Diseases]]
[[Category:Antibody Mediated Autoimmune Diseases]]
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