Welcome pharmacy students!
Thank you for visiting my website and choosing to learn more about Wegener's granulomatosis. Although it is a rare disease, this small vessel vasculitis is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Without treatment, the average lifespan of a newly diagnosed patient is 5 months. Since its clinical presentation is similar to many common medical conditions such as pneumonia, it is very challenging to diagnose. In the following web pages, you will find a brief overview of vasculitis, a general approach to diagnosis, and a summary of management strategies for Wegener's granulomatosis. Additional resources for both health care professionals and patients can be found in the resource page.
By working through this website, I hope you will become more familiar with this devastating disease. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Linda Zhao
BSc in Pharmacy Candidate 2013
Contact: [email protected]