what is anca vasculitis
ANCA Associated Vasculitis is a type of autoimmune inflammation caused by auto-antibodies. Normal antibodies are parts in the blood that are produced by the immune system to fight infectious agents (such as bacteria). Auto-antibodies are abnormal antibodies that attack one's own cells and tissues (autos = self).he ANCA Associated Vasculitis Foundation was inspired by Carl W. Lundin III, a business owner who developed ANCA Associated Vasculitis and who was living with Type 1 Diabetes for more than 30 years prior.