About 95% of people with lupus will test positive for antinuclear antibodies. A positive test result can also mean that you have one of these other autoimmune diseases: SjÃ¶gren's syndrome-- a disease that causes joint damage, as well as dry eyes and mouth; Scleroderma-- a connective tissue disease; Rheumatoid arthritis-- this causes joint damage, pain, and swelling; Polymyositis-- a disease that causes muscle weakness
Generally, the quality of turkey oak wood is low, and it has little commercial value. However, when properly seasoned turkey oak is used for firewood and is a main source of such for many barbecue restaurants. Tannins from the bark and twigs have also been used to stain or tan leather.
Pruning Guidelines for Prevention. Oak wilt, caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, is the most destructive disease affecting live oaks and red oaks in Central Texas. Most of the tree mortality results from tree-to-tree spread of the pathogen through interconnected or grafted root systems, once an oak wilt center becomes established. New infection centers begin when beetles carry oak wilt fungal spores from infected red oaks to fresh, open wounds on healthy oaks.