Roxo-Junior P Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Lupus nephritis, Interleukin 25, Systemic lupus erythematous disease activity index, Systemic lupus erythematous
Ribeir
Working at Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Place of living is Brazil. Subjects of Specialization are Interleukin 25; Systemic lupus erythematous; Lupus nephritis; Systemic lupus erythematous disease activity index
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Fernández C, Roxo-Junior P, Marina SC, Juan CAB, Felipe MB, Deysi LAF, Lorena B
Abstract Introduction: The early diagnosis of IgA Deficit confirmed (SIgAD) or probably (PIgAD) is very important, the correct diagnosis and clinical follow-up improves the quality of life of these patients. We know, within the years, they can development other pathologies, actually, the guides only follow up in patients with confirmed deficit, but we see many kids with normal levels of IgA with symptoms and we consider it very important to evaluate of both group. Objective: Describe the phenotype characteristic and associated pathologies of SIgAD and PIgAD during 4 years of research in Latin-American kids. Materials and methods: Descriptive observational design, of boys and girls from 8 months to 18 years old, diagnosed with low levels of IgA, registered from 1998 until June 2012, who ... view moreĀ»