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Sjögren's syndrome facts

• Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
• Sjögren's syndrome involves inflammation of glands and other tissues of the body.
• About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
• Sjögren's syndrome can be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.
• Sjögren's syndrome is typically associated with antibodies against a variety of body tissues (autoantibodies).
• Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome can be aided by a saliva-gland biopsy.
• Treatment of patients with Sjögren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection.

What is Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. Autoimmune diseases feature the abnormal pr...

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