Symptom Presentation: Oxidation: Increased production of reactive oxygen species
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Symptom Presentation: Oxidation: Increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) Tissue and Plasma Enzyme Activity: Increased plasma lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) Inflammation and Alopecia: Non-specific, currently undiagnosed rash on the anterior neck and face with mild recent reported hair loss Previously in Week 1, you researched and considered three conditions through the process of differential diagnosis that would present with varying abnormalities in homeostasis, metabolism, triglycerides and DNA respectively. Given the new symptom presentation above, consider and answer the following questions on each of the three questions below. If choosing a written presentation, create 2-3 paragraphs per each of the three questions below. Given the new presenting symptoms listed above, has your diagnosis from week 1 changed? Why or why not? Are you convinced that this is an acute condition or a chronic condition? Rationalize your choice. Does the current symptom presentation from weeks 1 and 2 align with autoimmune tendencies? Rationalize your answer. Within your video or written presentation, please be certain to validate your opinions and ideas while disclosing the sources utilized within written presentation (APA format).Please provide two references she refer mayo clinic and medMD for research.Thanks in advance .
Explanation / Answer
rash on the anterior neck and face with mild hair loss gives the diagnosis of viral infection.
like in chickenpox ,the rash comes on face ,neck ,trunk,arms and legs with time.
rash occurs in measles and rubella as well but in rubella the rash fades away in 2-3 days.
rash also occurs in mumps .it i caused by mumps virus.
but the new presenting symptoms give the attention towards hepatitis ,non alcoholic fatty, liver diaeases, diabetes.
yes , the current symptoms presents towards autoimmune tendencies.
ROS play an important role in autoimmune diseases. increaed ROS lead to oxidation of lipids in plasma membrane, proteins in cytosol and nucleus, and nucleic acids that overall damage the cells in the organ targeted by autoimmunity.
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