Abstract:BackgroundSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a highly heterogeneous systemic autoimmune disease with multiorgan manifestations. There are disparities in its manifestations conditioned by sex, age of onset, and serological characteristics. The ethnic origin of the patients may be a conditioning factor for different organic manifestations, immunological markers, and outcomes.ObjectivesOur objective was to evaluate the clinical and serological differences in Caucasian vs. Latin American patients in a multiethn… Show more
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