How Does Age at Onset Influence the Outcome of Autoimmune Diseases?

The age at onset refers to the time period at which an individual experiences the first symptoms of a disease. In autoimmune diseases (ADs), these symptoms can be subtle but are very relevant for diagnosis. They can appear during childhood, adulthood or late in life and may vary depending on the age...

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Main Authors: Manuel J. Amador-Patarroyo, Alberto Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Gladis Montoya-Ortiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/251730