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HLA-B35, a common genetic trait, in a familial case of Henoch-Schoenlein purpura and Berger's disease.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 8 Apr 2014
Pellegrin M C, Matarazzo L, Neri E, Pennesi M, Crovella S
Abstract excerpt
Nephritis characterized by IgA mesangial depositions has been described both in Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (HSP) and in Berger's disease (BD), but common genetic traits are still uncertain. We report here the case of two brothers, the first affected by HSP with persistent nephritis and the second by BD, accidentally discovered as silent microhematuria 1 year after HSP onset in the first brother. HLA genotyping...
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