Rheumatology: Current Research
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Mabroka Bushiha Salem

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  Predictive Factors and Long Term Outcome in Lupus Nephritis in Libya
  Author(s): Fathia Ehmouda zaid and Mabroka Bushiha SalemFathia Ehmouda zaid and Mabroka Bushiha Salem
  
  Lupus Nephritis (LN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Prompt recognition and treatment of renal disease is important, as early response to therapy is correlated with better outcome. The main purpose of this study is evaluation lupus nephritis, outcome of lupus nephritis, and studies predictive factors in lupus nephritis are improved outcome. Patient and methods: Follow up study patients diagnosed as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), from the registration file of Rheumatology clinic, These patients were studied clinically for the presence of lupus nephritis, laboratory test CBP, ESR, RFT, Urine sedimentation, USS Abdomen, Doppler renal and use immunology test ANA positively was more than 1:160, anti-DNA Serum compliment levels (C3, C4), anti-ENA... View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1149.1000234

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