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Autoimmune disease (also known as Connective Tissue Disorders / CTD) may be considered in cases of systemic illness, often with widespread joint pains and evidence of involvement of another body system.
Clinical clues
Test clues
Please don't give empirical steroids prior to referral
The most appropriate specialist to look after patients with Systemic Autoimmune Disease depends on the predominant system involved e.g.
Please don't give empirical steroids prior to referral
This guideline has been signed off on behalf of NHS Devon.
Publication date: July 2016