Dr. Sugreev Singh
Internal Medicine
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Hello doctor,
I am very distressed as my friend has recently been diagnosed with microscopic polyangiitis. The doctor mentioned something about vasculitis and some cytoplasmic antibodies. Can you please help me understand what the right treatment approach is? I am very worried for him. Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com
I understand your concern. Microscopic polyangiitis is an autoimmune disease and that is why they are talking about monoclonal antibody treatment. As you know autoimmune diseases are caused when our system starts producing antibodies or destroying antibodies. So it is surprising that we need to give antibodies pitch that resemble our immune system’s antibodies. Cytoplasmic or monoclonal antibodies resemble the same antibodies. That is why it helps in the treatment of any autoimmune diseases. So you can go for this treatment.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
Regards.
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