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HLA class II associations with rheumatic heart disease among clinically homogeneous patients in children in Latvia.
Arthritis research & therapy - 1 Jan 2003
Stanevicha Valda, Eglite Jelena, Sochnevs Arturs, Gardovska Dace, Zavadska Dace, Shantere Ruta
Abstract excerpt
Genetic control of immune reactions has a major role in the development of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and differs between patients with rheumatic fever (RF). Some authors think the risk of acquiring RHD is associated with the HLA class II DR and DQ loci, but other views exist, due to the vario...
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