Lymphatic/Immune System Pathophysiology

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) causes/risk factors

HIV virus

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) symptoms

low T-cell counts, fever, diaphoresis, susceptibility to frequent, infection, weight loss

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) treatment

antiretroviral medication to slow progression, treatment of secondary infections with antibiotics, no cure

Lymphedema causes/risks

parasitic infection, trauma, surgical removal of lymph nodes

Lymphedema symptoms

persistent tissue swelling

Lymphedema treatment

compression stockings, Lymphedema pump, surgery

Mononucleosis causes/risk factors

Epstein-Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus

Mononucleosis symptoms

extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever

Mononucleosis treatment

supportive care

Systemic lupus erythematosus causes/risk factors

medications, bacterial infections, autoimmune

Systemic lupus erythematosus symptoms

fatigue, body pain, butterfly rash on face, headaches, nausea, hair loss, weight loss, anemia, shortness of breath

Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment

NSAIDs (steroids, topical creams)