Onset of systemic lupus erythematosus after conversion of infliximab to adalimumab treatment in rheumatoid arthritis with a pre-existing anti-dsDNA antibody level.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Rheumatology
دوره 45 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006