Active Rheumatoid Arthritis in Central Africa: A Comparative Study Between Sudan and Sweden.

CONCLUSION: Sudanese patients with RA have significantly higher disease activity and are often IgM-RF-seronegative. Together with reports from Uganda and Cameroon, our data indicate a cluster of highly active and often seronegative RA in central Africa.
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Source: J Rheumatol - July 31, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Elshafie AI, Elkhalifa AD, Elbagir S, Aledrissy MI, Elagib EM, Nur MA, Weitoft T, Rönnelid J Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research