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Which of the following is true about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)?
Which of the following is true about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)?
- APS is characterized by recurrent arterial or venous thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity (correct)
- APS affects primarily males
- APS is always associated with other auto-immune diseases
- APS is caused by a deficiency in positively charged phospholipids
Which antibodies are majorly involved in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)?
Which antibodies are majorly involved in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)?
- Antibodies against red blood cells
- Antibodies against negatively charged phospholipids and PL-binding plasma proteins (correct)
- Antibodies against cholesterol and triglycerides
- Antibodies against positively charged phospholipids
What is Catastrophic APS (CAPS)?
What is Catastrophic APS (CAPS)?
- A mild form of APS that resolves on its own
- Life-threatening rapidly progressive thromboembolic disease involving simultaneously three or more organs (correct)
- A type of APS that only affects pregnant women
- A form of APS caused by a deficiency in clotting factors
What is Seronegative APS?
What is Seronegative APS?
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Which antibodies are tested for in Antiphosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Antibodies testing?
Which antibodies are tested for in Antiphosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Antibodies testing?
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