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Repetitive Testing of Anti-dsDNA Antibodies May Predict Flares in SLE

Sheila Reyes, MD Nov 12, 2022

In abstract #0327 presented during the poster session on Saturday, Dr. Ai Li Yeo and colleagues investigated the usefulness of serial anti-dsDNA testing in predicting flares among SLE patients who have persistently positive anti-dsDNA titers.

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