The following are the diseases associated with rheumatic factors;
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - A common rheumatic diseases that is closely linked with high levels of rheumatic factors in the blood.
- Other Autoimmune Diseases- Such as lupus, Sjogren syndrome, and scleroderma.
- Chronic Infection - Such as endocarditis, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C.
- Cancer- Such as leukemia and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
- Inflammatory lung Disease- Such as sarcoidosis.