Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: A qualitative and quantitative association of Type II-RF cryoglobulins with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis was present among HCV-infected patients. CONCLUSION: Detection and quantification of Type II-RF may enhance clinical monitoring of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis in HCV-infected patients.
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Authors | Francesco G De Rosa, Vincent Agnello |
Journal | The Journal of rheumatology
(J Rheumatol)
Vol. 36
Issue 9
Pg. 1953-5
(Sep 2009)
ISSN: 0315-162X [Print] Canada |
PMID | 19531750
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Cryoglobulins
- Immunoglobulin G
- Immunoglobulin M
- Rheumatoid Factor
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Cryoglobulinemia
(blood, etiology)
- Cryoglobulins
(metabolism)
- Female
- Hematologic Tests
- Hepatitis C
(blood, complications)
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin G
(blood)
- Immunoglobulin M
(blood)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Retrospective Studies
- Rheumatoid Factor
(blood)
- Vasculitis
(blood, etiology)
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