#TriviaTuesday – How many of the 11 criteria of lupus from the ACR are usually present for diagnosis
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How many of the 11 criteria of lupus from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) are usually present for a lupus diagnosis?
At least four of the eleven criteria of lupus from the American College of Rheumatology are usually present for lupus to be diagnosed:
Malar rash – a butterfly shaped rash across cheeks and nose
At least four of the eleven criteria of lupus from the American College of Rheumatology are usually present for lupus to be diagnosed:
Malar rash – a butterfly shaped rash across cheeks and nose
Skin rash – raised red patches
Photosensitivity – unusually strong reaction to sun light, causing a rash or flare
Mouth or nose ulcers – usually painless
Nonerosive arthritis – inflammation in two or more joints.
Cardio-pulmonary involvement – inflammation of the heart lining and/or lungs
Neurologic disorder – seizures and/or psychosis
Kidney disorder – increased protein or clumps of red cells in urine
Blood disorder – anemia caused by damaged red cells, low white cells or low platelet count
Immunological disorder – when your immune system attacks healthy cells
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) – positive blood test not induced by drugs
How many of these criteria were present when you were diagnosed with lupus?
More on diagnosis here.
How many of these criteria were present when you were diagnosed with lupus?
More on diagnosis here.
