Research Notes on Goodpasture's Syndrome
Goodpasture’s syndrome is a rare condition characterised by rapid destruction of the kidneys and haemorrhaging of the lungs. Although many diseases can present with these symptoms, the name Goodpasture’s syndrome is usually reserved for the autoimmune disease produced when the patient’s immune system attacks cells presenting the Goodpasture antigen (a type II hypersensitivity reaction), which are found in the kidney and lung, causing damage to these organs. ...read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Goodpasture's Syndrome
- National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Goodpasture's Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Goodpasture Syndrome
- Cleveland Clinic: Goodpasture's Syndrome
- National Kidney Foundation: Goodpasture's Syndrome
- The Merck Manuals: Goodpasture's Syndrome
- Gale Encyclopedia (via HealthAtoZ): Goodpasture's Syndrome
- eMedicine: Goodpasture Syndrome
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