Differentiating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus flare from intercurrent illnesses using Double Stranded DNA (dsDNA)level estimation
Date First Published:
November 11, 2009
Last Updated:
November 11, 2009
Report by:
Dr Krishnakumar Thattakkat, Specialist Registrar - Mersey Deanery (Dept of Paed Rheumatology, Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK )
Search checked by:
Dr Krishnakumar Thattakkat, Dept of Paed Rheumatology, Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
Three-Part Question:
In [Children with SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus)presenting with symptoms suggestive of possible flare up of the illness] is [double stranded DNA level estimation useful] in [differentiating SLE flare from other intercurrent illnesses]?