Discoid lupus and human immunodeficiency virus: A retrospective chart review to determine the prevalence and progression of co-occurrence of these conditions at a single Academic Center

Discoid lupus and human immunodeficiency virus: A retrospective chart review to determine the prevalence and progression of co-occurrence of these conditions at a single Academic Center

Context: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are both disorders of the immune system. The pathophysiology of these diseases varies greatly as DLE is characterized by an overactive immune system that attacks normal host cells, whereas HIV is characterized by an ex...

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Main Authors: Aimee Two, Jessica Kim So, Taraneh Paravar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
Autoimmunity
cell-mediated immunity
discoid lupus erythematosus
epidemiology
human immunodeficiency virus
systemic lupus erythematosus
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2017;volume=62;issue=2;spage=226;epage=226;aulast=

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