Resolution of antibody in autoimmune urticaria
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Resolution of antibody in autoimmune urticaria
Chronic urticaria, defined as widespread daily or nearly daily wheals for at least 6 weeks, with or without angioedema, impacts on patients’ quality of life. Natural course is self-limited, with spontaneous remissions and occasional relapses. Antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitor, immunosuppressive agents are used. 60% are idiopathic and 40% are autoimmune due to presence of anti-IgE antibody o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1710-1492
DOI: 10.1186/1710-1492-7-s2-a35