Systemic Sclerosis in Zimbabwe: Autoantibody Biomarkers, Clinical, and Laboratory Correlates
IntroductionSystemic sclerosis (SScl) is an autoimmune disease whose prevalence is rarely reported in Africa. Autoantibodies are the biomarkers of the condition, precede overt disease and determine disease phenotypes. SSc specific autoantibodies also vary between racial groupings. Objective: To inve...
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Main Authors: | Elopy N. Sibanda, Yvonne Dube, Mazvita Chakawa, Takafira Mduluza, Francisca Mutapi |
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Language: | EN |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021
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