A Case of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Discussion of the Literature

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic inflammatory disease. Its pathogenesis has not been completely understood, but the HLA-B 27 positive immune cells are thought to be involved. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are the first line drugs and they effectively relieve the symptoms. Biolog...

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Main Authors: M.P. Ranjith, R. Divya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3050/53%20-%205219_PF1(M)_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(PUH)_PFA(PUH).pdf