Relapse rate and renal prognosis in ANCA-associated vasculitis according to long-term ANCA patterns.

CONCLUSION: Recurrent or persistent ANCA patterns are associated with a higher risk of clinical relapse. A recurrent ANCA pattern was associated with worsening renal function in anti-MPO-associated vasculitis.
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Source: Clinical and Developmental Immunology - October 4, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Oristrell J, Loureiro-Amigo J, Solans R, Valenzuela MP, Monsálvez V, Segarra A, Amengual MJ, Marín A, Feijoo C, Tolosa C Tags: Clin Exp Immunol Source Type: research