Online Medical Books for Autoimmune diseases

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Introduction: Immune Disorders
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... The environment contains thousands of pathogenic microorganisms  —  viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Ordinarily, we protect ourselves from infectious organisms and other harmful invaders through an elaborate network of safeguards  —... Host defense system ... Antigens ... B lymphocytes ... T lymphocytes ... Macrophages ... Cytokines ... Complement system ... Polymorphonuclear leukocytes ... Immune disorders ... Hypersensitivity disorders ... Type I hypersensitivity (allergic disorders) ... READ EXCERPTS »

Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Epstein-Barr virus [EBV], benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, and “Yuppie flu” — is typically marked by... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Be sure to appropriately assess the financial status of families that present for care since economicchallenges are a risk for certain diseases and noncompliance with thetreatment plan
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Johann Peterson, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Understanding the social situation and environment of your patients helps in tailoring the counseling, screening, and preventive services you... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

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