Differentiating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus flare from intercurrent illnesses using Double Stranded DNA (dsDNA)level estimation
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Report By: Dr Krishnakumar Thattakkat - Specialist Registrar - Mersey Deanery
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Search checked by Dr Krishnakumar Thattakkat - Dept of Paed Rheumatology, Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
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Institution: Dept of Paed Rheumatology, Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
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Date Submitted: 11th November 2009
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Last Modified: 11th November 2009
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Status:
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Three Part Question
In [Children with SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus)presenting with symptoms suggestive of possible flare up of the illness] is [double stranded DNA level estimation useful] in [differentiating SLE flare from other intercurrent illnesses]?
