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Genetic susceptibility to hydroxychloroquine retinal toxicity.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Apr 2020
Mack Heather G, Kowalski Tanya, Lucattini Alexis, Symons Rc Andrew, Wicks Ian, Hall Anthony Jh
Abstract excerpt
Background: Hydroxychloroquine retinal toxicity can occur in up to 7.5% of patients receiving treatment; however, possible genetic risk factors are poorly understood. The main objective of the study was to explore candidate genetic risk factors for retinal toxicity.Materials and Methods: Case-control study of patients with confirmed hydroxychloroquine retinal toxicity identified through ophthalmology departments...
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