The frequency of ANCA-associated vasculitis in a national database of hospitalized patients in China

Abstract Background Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a group of life-threatening autoimmune diseases. The epidemiological data on AAV in China are limited. The aim of the present study is to investigate the frequency, geographical distribution, and ethni...

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Main Authors: Jiannan Li, Zhao Cui, Jian-yan Long, Wei Huang, Jin-wei Wang, Haibo Wang, Luxia Zhang, Min Chen, Ming-hui Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1708-7