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Any increased risk of autoimmune disease?
- Source :
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Lupus . 2004, Vol. 13 Issue 9, p736-739. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are known to have a strong genetic component, therefore the risk of autoimmune disease might be increased in family members of patients with SLE. However, there are currently no data that support a higher incidence of autoimmune disorders in the offspring of SLE patients. Babies with neonatal lupus are not at increased risk to develop SLE in later life, but a continued follow-up is suggested, especially prior to adolescence and if the mother herself has an autoimmune disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09612033
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Lupus
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14259661
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1191/0961203303lu1093oa