Has your eye doctor, gynecologist or rheumatologist brought up Behcet’s Disease and have no idea what they are talking about? In this enlightening video, explore the geographical and genetic factors at play, along with the diverse symptoms and multidisciplinary treatment approach necessary to tackle this condition.

💡Video Key Takeaways
1. Behcet's Disease is a systemic vasculitis characterized by inflammation of blood vessels.
2. It often presents with oral ulcers, genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and joint symptoms.
3. The condition is more prevalent in individuals living along the historic Silk Road or ethnically related to that region.
4. Diagnosis relies on a combination of symptoms, with genetic markers like HLA-B51 being associated but not definitive.
5. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach, aiming to control inflammation and prevent organ damage.

⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 What is Behcet’s?
1:00 The History of Behcet’s
2:40 Why do we get Behcet’s?
4:05 The symptoms of Behcet’s Disease
7:23 How we treat Behcet’s Disease
8:53 Medications used in Behcet’s
10:20 Convo Starters

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📖 References:
1. Saadoun,David, et al. Behcet’s Syndrome. NEJM. Feb 15, 2024, 390(7): 640-651.
2. Verity, DH, et al. Behcet’s disease, the Silk Road and HLA-B51: historical and geographical perspectives. Tissue Antigens, 1999,54:213-220.

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