Abstract:BackgroundDermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are rare chronicinflammatory disorders with significant associated morbidityand mortality despite treatment [1, 2], characterized by subacute onset of proximal muscle weakness, elevated muscle enzymes, and inflammatory infiltrates on muscle biopsy. Although several hypotheses have been proposed for triggers of inflammation in the diseases [3], growing evidences have focused on the immune disorders [4]. However, the quantitative changes of lymphocyte subsets … Show more
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