Harvey.Wyche@f15.n11.z1.fidonet.org (Harvey Wyche) (11/21/90)
Index Number: 11947
[This is from the Rare Disease Conference]
Would anyone have some information on Sweet's syndrome? A caller
to my board questioned the cause of this disease, thinking that it
might have a connection with nutrition.
All I've been able to find out is that the disease is apparently an
allergic reaction to some sort of cold virus or the antibodies that
are produced to combat the cold virus. It is characterized by high
fever, high white blood cell count, joint pain and red patches on
the skin. Treatment seems to be cortisone drugs.
Any information would be appreciated.
Harvey...
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