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  • Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)

    Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)

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    Dr. Taoufik

    The anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody called ANCA (anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic for antibodies) are autoantibodies recognizing antigens neutrophil cytoplasmic. They are found in systemic vasculitis, particularly in Wegener’s granulomatosis or Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG). They are of two types: • inducing ANCA by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF), a diffuse cytoplasmic staining (c-ANCA); • perinuclear ANCA fluorescence (p-ANCA). Indications: Finding a…

  • Nuclear antigens antibodies or soluble anti-ENA antibodies Antibodies antihistones

    Nuclear antigens antibodies or soluble anti-ENA antibodies Antibodies antihistones

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Antibodies against the soluble nuclear antigen, also called ENA (for extractable nuclear antigen) antibody or antiextraits thymus cells (anti-ECT) recognize soluble compounds of the nucleus. Only a small number of them are sought routinely. Indications: Balance sheet of connective. Sample: Venous blood clotted. Typical values: These antibodies are not present in normal subjects. Interpretation: Anti-ENA…

  • Leptospira

    Leptospira

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Leptospirosis are zoonoses, transmissible to humans, caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. The disease was described by Weil as an infectious relapsing jaundice. The pathogen was discovered by Inada in Japan in 1915. I – CLASSIFICATION: Belonging to the order of Spirochetales the genusLeptospira alone constitutes the family LeptospiraceaeThere are two species. L.interrogans, pathogen,…