Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with and without Anti-dsDNA Antibodies: Analysis from a Large Monocentric Cohort

• Main Authors: Conti Fabrizio (Author), Ceccarelli Fulvia (Author), Perricone Carlo (Author), Massaro Laura (Author), Marocchi Elisa (Author), Miranda Francesca (Author), Spinelli Francesca Romana (Author), Truglia Simona (Author), Alessandri Cristiano (Author), Valesini Guido (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives. The anti-dsDNA antibodies are a marker for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and 70-98% of patients test positive. We evaluated the demographic, clinical, laboratory, and therapeutical features of a monocentric SLE cohort according to the anti-dsDNA status. Methods. We identified three...