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The distribution of HLA-B27 subtype in patients with ankylosing spondylitis in Northern Norway.
Scandinavian journal of rheumatology - 1 Jan 2014
Johnsen S S, Bakland G, Nossent J C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although the high prevalence of human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in Northern Norway is now well documented, data on the distribution of HLA-B27 subtypes and their potential impact on disease presentation and course are lacking. METHOD: We conducted a cross-sectional study of patients (n = 124) with established (modified New York criteria) AS participating in a...
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