Every year on June 09th, World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Day raises awareness for this rare autoimmune disorder. It’s also a day to educate the general public about APS.
When the body’s immune system attacks normal proteins in the blood, the body responds by mistakenly forming antibodies. These antibodies can increase the chances of dangerous blood clots. These blood clots form in the lungs, kidney, and brain. This is what people with APS live with on a day-to-day basis. Some people struggle with the disease for several years. For others, it is a lifelong illness. This disease can be especially traumatic for pregnant women. APS can cause expectant mothers to miscarry or have a stillbirth.
The APS Foundation of America founded World APS Day. The organization was founded in 2005. The first World APS Day was held on June 09th, 2010 in celebration of their 05th birthday. APS Support UK has also become a supporter and promoter of the day.
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