Multiple choice

Which of the following auto immune disorders are characterised by chronic hives and periodic fever?

  1. Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2

  2. Schnitzler syndrome

  3. Scleritis

  4. Limited systemic sclerosis
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Schnitzler syndrome is a rare disease characterised by chronic hives (urticaria) and periodic fever, bone pain and joint pain (sometimes with joint inflammation), weight loss, malaise, fatigue, swollen lymph glands and enlarged spleen and liver.

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