10 Questions
What is the primary diagnostic test for Sjogren's syndrome?
Salivary gland biopsy and Schirmer's test
Which of the following is a common complication of Sjogren's syndrome in the oral cavity?
Salivary gland enlargement
What is the typical male to female ratio for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
1:9
Which of the following is not a common trigger for systemic lupus erythematosus?
Stress
Which of the following is not one of the four immunological mechanisms of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Increased clearance of immune complexes
Which of the following is not a common clinical feature of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Alopecia
What is the prognosis for systemic lupus erythematosus?
95% survive for 5 years
Which of the following is not a common oral manifestation of lupus erythematosus?
Increased salivary flow
What is the male to female ratio for scleroderma?
1:3
Which type of scleroderma is associated with Scl-70 antibodies and affects multiple organ systems?
Systemic fibrosis (diffuse systemic sclerosis)
Test your knowledge on autoimmune disorders and their association with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes. Learn about specific MHC alleles linked to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.
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