Sjogrens Syndrome, Destruction Of The Lacrimal And Salivary Glands, Dental Decay, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ss-a (ro) And Ss-b (la) Antibodies mnemonic

Sjogrens syndrome [jogger]

90% are females [ the female jogger]
Destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands [red dry eyes (keratoconjuctivitis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia)]
Dental decay [rotted tooth with lightening bolt]
rheumatoid arthritis [pain in joints "Ouch"]
SS-A (Ro) and SS-B (La) antibodies are the serological markers for the disease [Jogger's clothes]

Visual Mnemonic - Sjogrens Syndrome, Destruction Of The Lacrimal And Salivary Glands, Dental Decay, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ss-a (ro) And Ss-b (la) Antibodies
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