Systemic lupus erythematosus: the Johannesburg experience
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1986
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Morrison, Richard C. A.
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Abstract
This study is a predominantly retrospective analysis of patients in Johannesburg who presented with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at 12 years of age or older. Johannesburg is situated at high altitude and has a high level of ultraviolet light irradiation/ a known exacerbating factor of the disease. This study draws comparisons with reported disease characteristics of lupus patients elsewhere in the world. In addition/ it examines differences in the clinical manifestations of the disease amongst the principle South African racial groups.
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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg for the Degree of Master of Medicine
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Child, Adolescent, Patients, South Africa, Race Factors
Citation
Morrison, R. C. A. Systemic lupus erythematosus: the Johannesburg experience. 1986.