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Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles. Many are considered likely to be caused by autoimmune conditions, rather than directly due to infection (although autoimmune conditions can be activated or exacerbated by infections.) Elevation of creatine kinase in blood is indicative of myositis. Types Types of myositis include: myositis ossificans fibromyositis idiopathic inflammatory myopathies dermatomyositis juvenile dermatomyositis polymyositis inclusion body myositis ...
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Dermatomyositis Information Page
... Dermatomyositis is one of a group of acquired muscle diseases called inflammatory myopathies. The disease, which has a somewhat severe onset, affects both children and adults. Females are more often a...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Inclusion Body Myositis Information Page ... Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an inflammatory muscle disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. The disorder is similar to another inflammatory myopathy called polymyositis. ...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Polymyositis Information Page ... Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes varying degrees of decreased muscle power. The disease has a gradual onset and generally begins in the second decade of life. Polymyositis ra...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Resources
- American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Dermatomyositis (National Institutes of Health)
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