Frequently Asked Questions1. If I am having repeated episodes of mucous sores with skin lesions who should I consult?The general physician should be consulted for sores and history should be taken with regards to the time of occurrence and repeated occurrence of the sores; any symptoms associated with inflammation or ulceration in other organs should also be looked for. A complete systemic examination will help in concluding the diagnosis. 2. Is Behcet’s disease contagious?This condition is not contagious, but a rare inflammatory disorder that is linked to HLA B51 gene.3. Which other autoimmune diseases cause inflammatory sores?Other autoimmune diseases that have been associated with sores include: Reactive arthritis /Reiter’s syndrome which is characterized by arthralgia, non gonococcal urethritis and conjunctivitis.Steven Johnson’s syndrome characterized by bullous lesions of the skin, mouth, throat, nose, eyes and genitals. Published on Aug 05, 2010Last Updated on Jun 21, 2017
