Unexpected high frequency of anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies in Golestan province, Iran

Unexpected high frequency of anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies in Golestan province, Iran

Background: Anti-TPO antibodies are one of the characteristic factors in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). Previous studies reported a high prevalence of anti-TPO antibodies (Abs) in Iran. We have therefore assessed the prevalence of anti-TPO Abs in Gorgan, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study, co...

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Main Authors: Hadise Heidarpour, Farnaz Hooshmand, Fazel Isapanah Amlashi, Behnaz Khodabakhshi, Mahsa Mahmoudi, Taghi Amiriani, Sima Besharat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2023-03-01
Series:Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-tpo)
autoimmune thyroiditis (ait)
celiac disease
hepatitis c infection
iran
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