The cutaneous manifestations in immune-allergy diseases
April 18, 2010
| Abstract Title: | The cutaneous manifestations in immune-allergy diseases |
| Authors: | Paulisan Ramona-Diana, Ciacli Camelia |
| Affiliation: | “Vasile Goldis” Western University, Arad, Romania |
| Abstract text: | The word “auto” is the Greek word for self. The immune system is a complicated network of cells and cell components (called molecules) that normally work to defend the body and eliminate infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and other invading microbes. If a person has an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks self, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs of a person’s own body. A collection of immune system cells and molecules at a target site is broadly referred to as inflammation. The term “autoimmune disease” refers to a varied group of more than 80 serious, chronic illnesses that involve almost every human organ system. In all of these diseases, the underlying problem is similar–the body’s immune system becomes misdirected, attacking the very organs it was designed to protect. About 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women, most frequently during the childbearing years. Autoimmune diseases can affect connective tissue. (This is the tissue which binds together various tissues and organs.) It can also affect the nerves, muscles, endocrine system, and gastrointestinal system. |
| Keywords: | autoimmune diseases, LES, dermatomyositis, Hodgkin lymphoma |
| Presentation type: | Oral |
| Correspondence: | no. 1 Feleacului St., Arad, Romania |
| Email: | dia_paulisan@yahoo.com |
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