Unexpected high frequency of anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies in Golestan province, Iran

• Main Authors: Hadise Heidarpour (Author), Farnaz Hooshmand (Author), Fazel Isapanah Amlashi (Author), Behnaz Khodabakhshi (Author), Mahsa Mahmoudi (Author), Taghi Amiriani (Author), Sima Besharat (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Background: Anti-TPO antibodies are one of the characteristic factors in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). Previous studies reported a high prevalence of anti-TPO antibodies (Abs) in Iran. We have therefore assessed the prevalence of anti-TPO Abs in Gorgan, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study, con...