Anti-CCP Antibodies Are Not Associated with Familial Mediterranean Fever in Childhood
Objective. Anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP) testing is useful in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with high specificity. Arthritis is a very common clinical manifestation in children with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). The aim of the study was to show the presenc...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Rheumatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/498581 |