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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1708-7 |